Mind Body Syndrome (MBS) Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Pain

Mind Body Syndrome (MBS) Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Pain

To determine if Mind Body Syndrome (MBS) therapy will reduce or eliminate pain in patients suffering from chronic pain syndromes without organic etiology.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patient 18 > years old
• Chronic pain without clear organic etiology after full evaluation by primary care physician or subspecialist
• Pain persistent for a minimum of 3 days a week for the past three months prior to enrollment

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients < 18 years of age
• Diagnosed organic disease as cause of pain, such as but not limited to malignancy, neurologic disorder (i.e., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
• Patients with a diagnosis of significant psychiatric co-morbidities such as schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. Mild to moderate depression and anxiety will not be considered as exclusions
• Pregnancy
• Severe depression or recent suicide attempt