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

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