"He asserted that most lower-back pain was caused by resentment" And a smashed major nerve........

I tried crystal therapy and new age stuff. It did nothing for me. Well less than nothing, I paid for it so I was out $.

Acupuncture works, certain herbs work. Yeah mental state can effect the physical body but not a spot that is a diagnosed physical problem. They nerve canal is too small. My being resentful is not going to do that.

Sorry, I agree with you much of the time Baby but cannot on this one. Although for sure you can turn around your mental state for overall better physical health due to far less stress hormones and usually better decisions concerning life and food and such. Also placebo effect is real, if it makes you feel better then why not do it. reduction of PERCEIVED pain is the key right?