In this episode of Multitudes, Harvard Medical School Professor Dr. Michael Donnino shares groundbreaking research on the mind-body connection in treating back pain, long COVID, and other chronic conditions. Drawing from his personal experience with debilitating back pain and extensive clinical research, Dr. Donnino reveals how the brain can both create and resolve physical symptoms, and why traditional treatments often miss the mark.

Key topics discussed:

• How Dr. Donnino's own back pain led to this research

• The science behind mind-body healing

• Why pain can persist even when tests show nothing wrong

• The surprising connection between chronic pain and Long COVID.

• Results from clinical trials showing 64% of patients becoming pain-free

• New research on migraines and other conditions

• The role of fear and stress in physical symptoms

Links: 📝 Read the transcript: https://multitudes.weisser.io

Timeline:

00:00 – Introduction & Julian's Back Pain Story

02:30 – Dr. Donnino's Medical Background

05:20 – Dr Donnino's Experience with Back Pain

09:00 – Discovery of Dr. Sarno's Work

13:00 – Transition to Mind-Body Research

17:40 – Developing Clinical Trials

24:00 – Understanding Mind-Body Connection

30:00 – Success Rates & Treatment Effects

41:00 – Long COVID Research and Treatment

50:00 – Patient Skepticism & Treatment Acceptance

56:00 – Breaking Conditioned Responses

1:06:00 – Treatment Methodology

1:19:00 – Current Research & Future Directions

1:25:00 – Concluding Thoughts

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