Pain and pain management Books

Book Synopsis'A Headache in the Pelvis is a lamp in the dark human suffering of chronic pelvic pain. This book is a precious document that will help many people.' Psychologist David Wise lived for 22 years with agonising chronic pelvic pain (also known as prostatitis/CPPS). There was seemingly no cure, until he began to make the connection between his anxiety and his physical pain. He enlisted renowned NeuroUrologist Dr Rodney Anderson from Stanford University to develop a revolutionary new method for muscle relaxation. Amazingly, a third of their patients were able to stop taking drugs within six months of beginning their new daily, holistic muscle relaxation treatment. Sufferers of chronic pelvic pain are living a life of quiet desperation. For the first time, there is a solution that is helping patients empower themselves in their own healing and gain control over their chronic pain. Patients and medical practitioners across the US and UK have called this method 'life-changing'. This audiobook is for patients who have tried everything to cure themselves of chronic pelvic pain and for the clinicians who want to work with their patients towards a long-term solution.

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Book SynopsisReturning for its fifth edition, the Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia has been re-energized by new editors and a specialist contributor team, while still retaining its much-loved, clear and concise style. Written for anaesthetists at all stages of their careers, from trainees sitting exams through to experienced consultants as well as ODPs and nurses involved in theatre area work and pre-assessment, this comprehensive guide to the anaesthetic world is as indispensable as ever.This new edition has been completely revised and brings you the most up-to-date guidance and information to keep pace with fast-moving areas of anaesthesia, including a completely revised regional anaesthesia chapter. Now in full colour and packed with enhanced illustrations throughout, including new ECG rhythm strips and illustrations of specialist equipment, the Handbook also includes colour coding for easier navigation. Designed for daily use, this Handbook is your essential companion to anaesthesia, with everythTrade ReviewThe Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia is a comprehensive, authoritative, and practical guide to the whole field of anaesthetic practice. * Anticancer Research *In conclusion, Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia is a quick and manageable handbook with a didactic approach to basic principles and to the latest updates in perioperative medicine, patient safety and anaesthetic management for elective surgical procedures and emergency situations. This book is a useful resource not only for resident anesthesiologists but also for trainees * Chiara Cambise, European Journal of Anaesthesiology *This book is extremely useful to students in anesthesiology. It is also helpful to those who are already in practice when confronted with an unfamiliar situation. It is the best handbook available … * Robert R. Gaiser, Yale School of Medicine, Doody's Review Service *Review from previous edition This edition goes above and beyond. . . it seems to have progressed from strength to strength. * Edward Gilbert-Kawai, British Journal of Hospital Medicine *To summarize, the Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia offers an expansive volume of information in a clear, concise, easy-to-read manner. The text covers key concepts without getting too involved in the details, making it an excellent choice as a first text for medical students or junior residents interested in the specialty. I recommend this high-yield book for any learner who wants to build a foundation of knowledge in anaesthesiology. * Sophie N.Davie, MD, Canadian Journal of Anesthesia *Table of Contents1: Good practice and safety 2: Preoperative considerations 3: Preoptimisation 4: At risk populations 5: Cardiovascular disease 6: Respiratory disease 7: Renal disease 8: Hepatic disease 9: Endocrine and metabolic disease 10: Bone, joint, and connective tissue disorders 11: Haematology 12: Neurological and neuromuscular disorders 13: Psychiatric disorders 14: Getting started 15: Airway assessment and management 16: Conduct of anaesthesia 17: Blood products and fluid therapy 18: Specific circumstances 19: Cardiac anaesthesia 20: Thoracic surgery 21: Neurosurgery 22: Vascular surgery 23: Orthopaedic surgery 24: Plastic and burns surgery 25: Gastrointestinal surgery 26: Bariatric surgery 27: Liver procedures 28: Endocrine surgery 29: Urological surgery 30: Gynaecological surgery 31: Ear, nose and throat surgery 32: Maxillofacial and dental surgery 33: Ophthalmic surgery 34: Anaesthesia for radiology and cardiology 35: Obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia 36: Paediatric and neonatal anaesthesia 37: The major trauma patient 38: The emergency patient 39: Anaesthetic emergencies 40: Regional anaesthesia 41: Acute pain 42: Drug formulary

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Book SynopsisTravell, Simons & Simons’ Trigger Point Pain Patterns Flip Charts, Second Edition includes the iconic muscles and pain point patterns illustrations that set the standard in the field from Travell, Simons, & Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual, the definitive reference on myofascial pain, and is organized in six sections following the structure of the Clinical Considerations chapters in the manual. This spiral-bound book with a built-in easel for display and patient presentation allows for a quick clinical reference to include TrPs as part of the clinical examination. Each section contains Trigger Point (TrP) pain referral patterns that may cause or be associated with a clinical condition commonly seen in clinical practice. Table of Contents1. Head, Neck, and Jaw/Tooth Pain 2. Upper Back, Shoulder, and Arm Pain 3. Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Pain 4. Trunk and Pelvis Pain 5. Hip, Thigh, and Knee Pain 6. Leg, Ankle, and Foot Pain

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Book SynopsisA brilliantly funny guide to the trials and tribulations of hospitals and convalescence - from No. 1 bestselling author Maeve Binchy.Get the feel-better factor from Maeve Binchy as she teams up with artist Wendy Shea to bring us ACHES & PAINS. This gem of a book includes:Five things you can say to annoy the patient in the next bedHow to put on elastic stockingsSix ways to make non-alcoholic drinks bearableHow to be the perfect hospital visitorUnusual but essential things for your medicine cupboardFilled with the fun, warmth and wisdom for which Maeve Binchy is famous, ACHES & PAINS is the perfect alternative to a Get Well card.

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking mind-body protocol to heal chronic pain, backed by new research.Chronic pain is an epidemic. Fifty million Americans struggle with back pain, headaches, or some other pain that resists all treatment. Desperate pain sufferers are told again and again that there is no cure for chronic pain.Alan Gordon, a psychotherapist and the founder of the Pain Psychology Center in Los Angeles, was in grad school when he started experiencing chronic pain and it completely derailed his life. He saw multiple doctors and received many diagnoses, but none of the medical treatments helped. Frustrated with conventional pain management, he developed Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), a mind-body protocol that eliminated his own chronic pain and has transformed the lives of thousands of his patients.PRT is rooted in neuroscience, which has shown that while chronic pain feels like it's coming from the body, in most cases it's generated by misfiring pain circuits in

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Book SynopsisThe foremost resource for parents and caregivers seeking ways to help their child increase comfort and overcome chronic painTrade ReviewNamed a 2016 National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA) winner"Parents of kids with chronic pain, as much or more than other patient populations, want to know what concretely they can do to help their kids. With its focus on psychological techniques, teaching vignettes, and workbook strategies, this book is a unique resource."—Gerard A. Banez, Ph.D., Program Director, Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Program, Cleveland Clinic"What a truly wonderful book and a gift to families dealing with chronic pain and to the clinicians who care for them! Dr. Coakley’s extensive knowledge base, deep clinical experience, and personal warmth and compassion are evident on every page."—Neil L. Schechter, M.D., Director, Chronic Pain Clinic, Boston Children’s Hospital"Dr. Coakley’s book is a superb roadmap and guide for parents of children and adolescents with chronic pain. Her tone and message will resonate with parents from a very broad array of backgrounds and parenting styles. Just the right balance of contemporary research, evidence for what works, and down-to-earth, practical guidance. Simply the best book on this subject for parents."—Charles Berde, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of Pain Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital"Dr. Coakley’s book is a superb roadmap and guide for parents of children and adolescents with chronic pain. Her tone and message will resonate with parents from a very broad array of backgrounds and parenting styles. Simply the best book on this subject for parents."—Charles Berde, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of Pain Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital"Dr. Coakley has developed a priceless resource for parents of children who experience chronic pain. Writing from her own considerable experience with these parents and children she offers accessible information to help parents understand chronic pain and guide their children toward a return to their normal, active lives. Through stories of real children and parents who have conquered chronic pain, step by step explanations of research-based tools and approaches to managing pain, and concrete resources, she offers parents all the tools they need to help their children feel less stress and more comfort. The book helps parents to take a much needed step back from focusing on pain alone, to see this problem in the context of not only the whole child but also the important systems—family, school, peers—that play crucial roles in both children’s experiences of chronic pain and their recovery from it. Dr. Coakley brings all available resources to bear upon the goal of helping children manage chronic pain and describes these resources in clear, useful ways that will undoubtedly help parents feel less helpless and more effective in parenting a child with chronic pain or medical stress."—Deirdre Logan, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF BEST BOOK (POPULAR MEDICINE) AT THE BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION''S BOOK AWARDS 2014Pain, suffering and stress can be intolerable - but it doesn''t have to be this way.Mindfulness for Health reveals a series of simple practices that you can incorporate into your daily life to relieve chronic pain and the suffering and stress of illness. Clinical trials show that mindfulness meditation can be as effective as prescription painkillers and also enhances the body''s natural healing systems. Mindfulness can also reduce the anxiety, depression, irritability, exhaustion and insomnia that can arise from chronic pain and illness.Mindfulness for Health is based on a unique meditation programme developed by Vidyamala Burch to help her cope with the severe pain of spinal injury. Taught at Breathworks in the UK - and its affiliates around the world - this programme has helped tens of thousands of people cope with pain, illness and stress. BreatTrade ReviewA beautiful and compassionate book, Mindfulness for Health will put you back in touch with the extraordinary person you already are * Professor Mark Williams, University of Oxford *This book provides an extremely effective and elegant mind-body approach to healing . . . Highly recommended * Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, author of Full Catastrophe Living and Coming to Our Senses *In a world of much suffering, this book is a gift of wisdom and practical help * Professor Paul Gilbert, PhD, OBE, author of The Compassionate Mind and Mindful Compassion, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, UK *If you have chronic pain or another persistent health problem, if you struggle, feel stuck or feel alone, read and follow this book. It will encourage, guide and liberate you * Lance M. McCracken, PhD, Professor of Behavioural Medicine, King’s College London *An excellent resource for people in the community who live with pain and long-term health conditions, and also for those health-care professionals who support them * Peter Moore, co-author of the Pain Toolkit *Through simple exercises, well explained and prepared . . . they guide the reader through the principles and practice of mindfulness applied to pain, and towards self-understanding, gentle control and connectedness * Dr Amanda C de C Williams, Reader in Clinical Health Psychology, University College London *Vidyamala and Danny have written an inspiring book . . . It is alive with heart-warming stories and practical and engaging ways of managing your distress and finding more joy, peace, wisdom and compassion for yourself and others - from day one of this excellent programme. It is a guidebook for thriving and not just surviving each day * Timothea Goddard, MBSR teacher, Psychotherapist – Openground, Australia *Mindfulness for Health offers those who struggle with the painful loss of health much support to become more alive and compassionate and not trapped by pain and ill health. This truly resourceful book will help people grow their own sense of self . . . and lessen their suffering * Dr Frances Cole, GP, Pain Rehabilitation Specialist and CBT therapist, Leeds Community Trust, Spinal Pain Management Service, UK *Thoughtful and practical . . . This will be an important resource for the mindfulness community * Dr Elizabeth Foley, Senior MBCT Facilitator & Researcher, Sydney, Australia *Vidyamala Burch and Danny Penman . . . show how the benefits of mindfulness can bring a different kind of healing so that the mind-body can be calmed, focused, refreshed and renewed * Liz Lobb, Professor of Palliative Care, Sydney, Australia *Mindfulness offers a distinctly compassionate and authentic way to reconcile our experiences of pain . . . I would really encourage you to give yourself eight weeks with this book. You will be rewarded with a profound change * Dr Margaret Macky, FAFOEM, Occupational Medicine Specialist, New Zealand *Meeting pain with the "tender gravity of kindness" is courageous and transformative. Vidyamala Burch and Danny Penman "walk the talk"; they invite people suffering pain to reclaim their lives through this accessible, personal, wise and eminently commonsensical guide * Willem Kuyken, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Exeter *

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Book SynopsisIn MELT Performance, nationally recognized educator, manual therapist, and exercise physiologist Sue Hitzmann introduces a revolutionary program centered on neurological joint stability or Neurostrength, that will revolutionize your health and performance.The foundation of MELT Performance is stability.

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Book SynopsisRewire your brain, end your pain. From back pain to migraines, arthritis and sciatica, over 1.2 billion people worldwide suffer from regular or chronic pain, 28 million in the UK alone. It’s a global epidemic that regularly resists treatment and can totally derail people’s lives. But it doesn’t have to be this way.This is the revolutionary message from psychotherapist Alan Gordon who, frustrated by the lack of effective treatment for his own debilitating pain, developed a highly successful approach to eliminating symptoms without surgery or medication, offering a viable and drug-free alternative to existing – and often addictive – methods.Based on the premise that pain starts in the brain not the body, Gordon’s Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) enables you to rewire your neural circuits and turn off 'stuck' pain signals. In a ground-breaking study, PRT helped 98% of patients reduce their pain levels and 66% were completely cured. What's more, these dramatic changes held up over time.In The Way Out, Gordon provides an easy-to-follow guide to ending your pain with PRT. Drawing on cutting-edge research along with his own experiences as a chronic pain sufferer, he will help you:- Understand how the brain can unintentionally 'learn' chronic pain- Turn off pain signals that have become 'stuck' - these are false alarms- Use revolutionary techniques to break the cycle of fear that causes chronic pain- Develop long-term strategies for living pain-freeGame-changing, practical and full of real-life stories from Gordon’s clinical practice, this book will change the way you think about pain forever - and give you a way out of your pain today.Trade ReviewThe Way Out is a groundbreaking approach to the treatment of chronic pain that gives hope to those who were thought to be incurable. All chronic pain patients owe it to themselves to read this book. * Andrew Weil, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Spontaneous Healing *With straightforward and practical wisdom, The Way Out presents a sophisticated yet simple approach to understanding and healing chronic pain-an approach grounded in advanced science and proven clinical experience. * Gabor Maté MD, author of When the Body Says No *At long last, a successful treatment for chronic, disabling pain. The Way Out provides valuable information about the ailment of pain, and many helpful suggestions on how to heal. * Aaron T. Beck, MD, founder of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emeritus professor of psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine *A compelling journey and fascinating read. In The Way Out, Gordon and Ziv bring together serendipity and science, demonstrating the power of the mind, and how we all can harness our own brains for healing. * Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety and The Craving Mind *Quite possibly the most important pain book ever written. The Way Out will be the answer for millions who live in constant agony. Read this book, you deserve it. * Annie Grace, author of This Naked Mind *

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive book serves as a review for the Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) exam and functions as a concise guide for all interventional pain doctors. Through educational initiatives, it helps to promote consensus-building among experts on the effectiveness of existing techniques and avenues for advancement of therapeutic performances.The book is divided into four sections (head and neck, thoracic, lumbar and sacral/pelvic), and each chapter is devoted to the safe, standardized approach to interventional procedures. To prepare both the examiner and the examinee for the FIPP examination, each chapter contains the relevant C-arm images and outlines the most common reasons for “unacceptable procedures performance” and “potentially unsafe procedures performance.” Distinguishing it from many of the previous guides, it also includes labeled fluoroscopic high quality images and focuses on the current FIPP-examined procedures with all accepted approaches.Written and edited by world leaders in pain, Interventional Pain guides the reader in study for FIPP Exam and offers a consensus on how interventional procedures should be performed and examined.Table of ContentsHead and neck1) Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocko Tunnel approacho Anterior approach2) Stellate Ganglion Blockanterior approachoblique approach3) Trigeminal Ganglion Block4) Interlaminar Cervical Epidural Blockcontralateral oblique fluoroscopy viewlateral fluoroscopy view5) Cervical Facet BlockIntraarticular blockMedial Branch blockLateral approachposterior approachOblique approachThorax1) T2, 3 Sympathetic Block2) Splanchnic Nerve Block3) Thoracic Spinal Cord Lead Placement4) Thoracic Facet BlockIntrarticularMedial Branch Block 5) Intercostal Nerve BlockLumbar1) Lumbar Sympathetic Block2) Lumbar Selective Nerve Root Block3) Lumbar Discography Procedure4) Lumbar Facet BlockIntrarticularMedial Branch Block5) Lumbar Communicating RamusPelvic1) Hypogastric Plexus Blocko Oblique approacho Transdiscal approach• Anterior approach2) Caudal Neuroplasty3) Sacral Nerve Root Block4) Sacroiliac Joint Injection5) RF-Sacroiliac JointSimplicityPalisade techniqueCooled RF technique

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Book SynopsisAn authoritative and comprehensive account of the assessment and conservative management of temporomandibular disorders. Recent emphasis has been on ''evidence-based practice'' at the expense of the clinical reality which should also take account of clinician expertise and patient preference. A sound research base is not always available. This text addresses the clinical reality of having to make decisions using other sources of knowledge in the absence of a comprehensive scientific rationale. It advocates clinical and evidence-informed practice - an approach which acknowledges the value of clinician experience and expertise as well as research findings.Compiled and edited by two highly regarded and experienced practitioners, researchers and authors who have already published many books and journal articles in the field. With contributions from a mix of 28 internationally-based clinicians and clinician-researchers allowing the text to highlight both current best evidence and clinicians'' expertise and experience. Contributors include talented young clinicians as well as established experts in orthopaedic physiotherapy and world-level expert researchers.

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Book SynopsisIn this yearbook for 2016 we present you with some of the latest research on pain management. We start out with chapters on nausea, lead and cancer. Then we move into a whole section on pediatric and adolescent pain. Afterwards a whole section on virtual reality and rehabilitation and finally we have a whole discussion on cannabis and its use in modern day medicine. We hope that you as the reader will find the information of interest and useful.

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Book SynopsisAnswering questions such as 'how can I change my pain experience?', 'what is pain?', and 'how do nerves work?', this short research-based graphic book reveals just how strange pain is and explains how understanding it is often the key to relieving its effects. Studies show that understanding how pain is created and maintained by the nervous system can significantly lessen the pain you experience. The narrator in this original, gently humorous book explains pain in an easy-to-understand, engaging graphic format and reveals how to change the mind's habits to transform pain.Trade ReviewThis seemingly innocuous picture book on pain is so much more. Steve Haines has compiled a brilliant little volume of insights. Its colorful images invoke a playful approach to unlearning old patterns. Its rich scientific information helps disassemble, piece by piece, the way we've come to think about pain as a culture. Haines takes the next step, too; he doesn't leave us wondering what to do next, but offers practical tools we can use to rewire our mind-body response to pain. This tiny book packs a powerful punch! -- Bo Forbes, Psy.D., psychologist, yoga teacher, and author of 'Yoga for Emotional Balance'With this straightforward, smart, and visually rich book, Steve Haines has done a huge service to people by helping them to better map their bodies, resolve fear of movement, and to find their way out of pain. This book is incredibly easy to follow, but doesn't dumb down pain science in the least. Understanding what pain is is a crucial part of healing, and this succinct and wonderfully illustrated book is the perfect resource for educating people about why they experience pain, and how they can "unlearn" it. I can't wait to give this book to all of my clients and to recommend it to all of my listeners. Whether you are a person suffering with chronic pain, or a teacher or practitioner who wants to better understand pain in the context of your work, read this book. It is a tremendous resource. -- Brooke Thomas, Certified Rolfer, movement educator, and creator of the Liberated Body PodcastSteve and Sophie have done an extraordinary thing: they have managed to make pain beautiful and interesting. If you want to really understand your relationship with pain and be thoroughly entertained at the same time then this is the book for you. -- Fred Deakin, Professor of Interactive Digital Arts at University of the Arts London, half of the band Lemon Jelly, and founder and director of Airside design agencyThe wisdom and knowledge in this seemingly simple book sneaks up on the reader. Initially one would not think that such a depth of insight could be infused in a picture book. However, it can be likened to a printed version of a TED Talk. It engages the reader more and more with each page until in the end the reader realizes they want to read it again because it contains so much useful information in such an easily accessible manner. -- David Berceli, Ph.D., Creator of Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE)Pain Is Really Strange is a revelation. I have been actively managing multiple health conditions for over 20 years. In his book, Steve unpacks information about our brains, nerves, and body memories, sketching out a framework, which has presented me with a new, insightful perspective on my pain/health/medical issues. He differentiates different types of pain and eloquently articulates bits of information I have encountered over the years but have not been able to join up. I shall re-read it often as a touchstone. Brilliant! -- Craig Givens, someone who manages more pain that he would likeExplaining your chronic pain to your friends, family or boss can be difficult. But what if there were a tool, which could not only help your support network better understand your suffering, it could also help relieve your pain? The research-based graphic novel Pain is Really Strange by body worker Steve Haines and illustrator Sophie Standing might be able to accomplish both. ...So take 30 minutes and read this book - not only will it give you an informative, entertaining method of translating pain to your support network, research shows that it could also relieve your pain. -- Pain Pathways MagazineA beautifully illustrated book that provides a fun yet informative narration of the science of pain. -- Kay Mitchell, MFHT * International Therapist *...Sophie Standing's artwork is instrumental to the success of this volume. She has a distinctive and engaging style that brings to life text that could be dull or overly technical without this visual element. This is a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in biology or medicine and it works extremely well in the graphic novel format. -- The Hub: Your Connection to Teen Collections YALSAThis book is not for all people with chronic pain - but I would highly recommend it for people living with pain who have the emotional intelligence to look within and for whom visualisation, meditation and self-awareness might provide 'creative responses'. It is a great buy for the right person. -- Felicia Cox * The Association for Perioperative Practice *Table of Contents1. Introduction. Pain is really strange. Acute versus chronic pain, definitions and some history of pain. Your brain's assessment of danger is essential to the pain experience. 2. Pain is Complex. Your brain often makes mistakes, chronic pain is a fault in the alarm system. 3. It Is Not About The Tissues. Sensitisation in the nervous and immune systems and how tissues heal in a few months. 4. How Do Nerves Work? Knowing how nerves work helps understand chronic pain. 5. There Is Something You Can Do To Change Your Pain Experience. Creativity, visualisation, movement, body awareness, and skillfull language are tools to change pain. 6. References are in footnotes in the book and in more detail on www.painisreallystrange.com.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive self-help program designed to prevent and reverse degenerative inflammatory diseases without drugs and their unwelcome side effects. • The program in this book is designed to help millions who suffer from chronic arthritis pain to heal, rather than to just medicate their symptoms. • Takes a holistic approach to finding the causes of arthritis pain and offers a self-help treatment program designed to heal the body from the inside out by incorporating medicinal herbs, nutritional supplements, exercise, diet, and chiropractic care. • Raquel Martin is the author of the bestselling book The Estrogen Alternative. Each year thousands of people struggling with the debilitating effects of arthritis hear their doctors say that they will just have to learn to live with the pain. After experiencing this firsthand, Raquel Martin was determined to find a better way. Together with Dr. Karen Romano, Martin developed a comprehensive self-help program designed to prevent and reverse degenerative inflammatory disease without drugs and their unwelcome or dangerous side effects. The authors show readers how to address the causes rather than medicate the symptoms of arthritis by implementing holistic lifestyle changes--from medicinal herbs, nutritional supplements, and natural hormone therapy to whole foods, exercise, and chiropractic care. Thoroughly researched and clearly presented, Preventing and Reversing Arthritis Naturally guides readers through the labyrinth of recent medical studies related to the effects and treatment of this disease. In addition, it discusses the exclusion of alternative therapies from most insurance coverage and provides advice on the action consumers can take to address this. Part practical medical resource, part encouraging guide, Preventing and Reversing Arthritis Naturally will inspire all readers to take charge of all aspects of their health.

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Book SynopsisMake breathwork an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine with this step-by-step guide to mindful breathing. New science has revealed the importance of breathwork to balance the body, focus the mind, relieve stress, address anger issues and so much more!This little self-care book will take you on a breathtaking journey of holistic healing, featuring:-A down to earth guide to tackle over 50 step-by-step techniques to use at home-Detailed information based on a 360 degree approach to improving breathing techniques written by an expert in the field -Features practices, routines and exercised accompanied by step-by-step illustrationsDive deep into the pages of this brilliant breathwork book to explore expert advice on a diverse range of topics, including body position, depth of breath, speed of breath, visualization, duration and repetition. These easy-to-follow techniques further include conscious and connected breathing, ho

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Book SynopsisThis ground-breaking book offers a trauma-informed guide for everyone seeking guidance on body-based strategies for pain management. Centred around principles of building a sense of safety, supporting empowerment, and maintaining simplicity, this book takes an evidence-based approach offering clear and inclusive programs of practice. Trauma-Informed Yoga for Pain Management first explores the complex science of pain, including the Polyvagal Theory and the science of breathing. It also explores why simple stretching, gentle strengthening, and mindful breathing are effective tools for pain management. The book then presents clear ways in which to make any program trauma-informed. The final section commands half of the book and provides many easy-to-use practices, ranging from two to ninety minutes. These trauma-informed practices are designed for anyone seeking to manage pain through stretching, strengthening, and breathwork. Supplemental materials are included to support any program: ha

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Book SynopsisTrigger points—tender, painful knots that develop in muscles and tissues—are a common cause of chronic pain. With more than a quarter of all Americans suffering from various types of daily chronic pain, it’s estimated that these hyper-irritated hardened masses are the primary cause of pain 75 percent of the time.   Sustained self-treatment is by far the most effective trigger point therapy. Pain Relief with Trigger Point Self-Help helps you understand and then treat your condition, leading to rapid, effective, and lasting pain relief. With full-color photos and illustrations throughout, it explains the physiology of trigger points and teaches you how to:  • Locate your trigger points and understand “referred pain”• Prevent trigger points from forming by making simple lifestyle changes, practicing proper body mechanics, and addressing nutritional deficiencies • Treat trigger points by applying pressure and doing simple stretches• Understand common pain conditions for each area of the body   Written for anyone wishing to successfully treat his or her own pain, the book is also an invaluable reference for any health-care provider whose patients suffer from either chronic or acute pain.

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Book SynopsisThe Brain and Pain explores the present and future of pain management, providing a comprehensive understanding based on the latest discoveries from many branches of neuroscience. Current and thorough, it will be invaluable for a range of people seeking to understand their options for treatment as well as students in neuroscience and medicine.Trade ReviewThe Brain and Pain is a comprehensive review of the fundamental principles of pain neurobiology and electrophysiology, with interesting viewpoints on pain psychology and philosophy. -- Carl Saab, Director of Pain Science, Technology And Research (STAR) Labs, Cleveland Clinic, Professor at Case Western Reserve University, adjunct Professor at Brown UniversityThis book may be of specific interest to students at any level who are interested in medicine, neuroscience, or biology but should also be accessible to anyone interested in the mechanisms of pain perception and treatment, provided they do not mind learning some biology on the way. * Choice *Table of ContentsIntroduction and NomenclatureSection I: The Basic Pain Pathway and the Molecular Mechanisms That Determine the Intensity and Duration of Pain1. Pain as a Property of the Nervous System2. Organization of the Human Nervous System: From Nerves to Neurons3. Pain: Perception and Attribution4. The Molecular Neurobiology of Pain5. Adaptation6. Molecular Signals for Persistent Pain7. The Sources of PainSection II: The Modulation of Pain by Circuits in the Brain8. The External Modulation of Pain: Descending Systems9. Alleviating Pain: The Pharmacological Approach10. The Neuromatrix11. The Brain and Pain12. The Mind Regulating the Mind13. Pain Management: Present and FutureAcknowledgmentsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisIt is said that one in five Americans—or 50 million people—suffer from chronic pain. In response to these staggering statistics, Jon Kabat-Zinn, the man who brought mindfulness into mainstream medicine, is offering proven mindfulness meditation practices to work gently and effectively with the most challenging circumstances. Originally published in audio format as Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief, the content is being adapted to a soothing and beautiful, illustrated book with accompanying guided meditation practices (offered digitally). The book opens with an overview of seven fundamental attitudes we can develop and deploy to cultivate mindfulness in relationship to chronic pain and its incessant challenges, and continues with the following concepts: --Mindfulness of breathing—how to “put out the welcome mat” for whatever arises in one's experience --What to do about pain—how to work with intense and unwanted sensations --Working with thoughts and emotions—how to avoid identifying with your experience of pain and instead see sensations and thoughts as sensations and thoughts --Resting in awareness—a three-minute mindful pause to restore balance, resilience, and self-compassion --Mindfulness in everyday life—allowing the nitty-gritty of one's daily life to be both the ultimate meditation teacher and the real meditation practice

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Book SynopsisWith a focus on anatomy and sonoantomy, this beautifully illustrated updated edition captures the latest advances in the rapidly growing field of ultrasound-guided pain medicine and MSK procedures. This atlas is divided into seven sections that provide an overview and focus on interventional approaches and advancements. Authored by international experts, each clinical chapter features a maximal number of instructive illustrations and sonograms and provides a description of sonoanatomy, instructions on performing the procedure and how to confirm appropriate needle placement. This book will help encourage and stimulate physicians to master approaches in interventional MSK and pain management.Trade Review“Both for the newcomer in the field of ultrasound-guided pain management as well as for the seasoned practitioner, this second edition is an outstanding text from a leader in the field.” (Juan Francisco Asenjo, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 129 (2), August, 2019)Table of ContentsSection I: Imaging in Interventional Pain Management and Basics of Ultrasonography 1 Imaging in Interventional Pain Management 2 Basics of Ultrasound: Pitfalls and Limitations 3 Essential Knobology for Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia and Interventional Pain Management 4 Ultrasound Technical Aspects: How to Improve Needle Visibility Section II: Spine Sonoanatomy and Ultrasound-Guided Spine Injections 5 Spine Sonoanatomy for Pain Physicians 6 Ultrasound-Guided Third Occipital Nerve and Cervical Medial Branch Nerve Blocks 7 Ultrasound-Guided Cervical Zygapophyseal (Facet) Intra-Articular Injection 8 Ultrasound-Guided Cervical Nerve Root Block 9 Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Paravertebral Block 10 Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Facet Nerve Block and Intraarticular Injection 11 Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Nerve Root (Periradicular) Injections 12 Ultrasound-Guided Central Neuroaxial Blocks 13 Ultrasound-Guided Caudal Epidural Injections 14 Ultrasound-Guided Sacroiliac Joint Injection Section III: Ultrasound-Guided Abdominal and Pelvic Blocks 15 Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block 16 Ultrasound-Guided Celiac Plexus Block and Neurolysis 17 Ultrasound-Guided Blocks for Pelvic Pain 18 Ultrasound-Guided Ganglion Impar Injection Section IV: Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Catheters 19 Ultrasound-Guided Upper Extremity Blocks 20 Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks of the Lower Limb 21 Ultrasound-Guided Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks 22 Ultrasound-Guided Superficial Trigeminal Nerve Blocks 23 Ultrasound-Guided Greater Occipital Nerve Block 24 Ultrasound-Guided Cervical Sympathetic Block 25 Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blockade in Chronic Pain Management Section V: Diagnostic and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound 26 Ultrasound-Guided Shoulder Joint and Bursa Injections 27 Ultrasound-Guided Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Injections 28 Ultrasound-Guided Intra-Articular Hip Injections 29 Ultrasound-Guided Knee Injections Section VI: Diagnostic Neurosonology 30 Ultrasonography of Peripheral Nerves 31 Occipital Neuralgia: Sonoanatomy and Sonopathology of the Occipital Nerves Section VII: Advanced and New Applications of Ultrasound 32 Ultrasound-Guided Atlanto-Axial and Atlanto-Occipital Joint Injections 33 Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Lead Placement 34 Ultrasound-Guided Occipital Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Lead Placement 35 Ultrasound-Guided Groin Stimulation 36 Ultrasound-Guided Cervical Discography

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a practical and comprehensive review of pain medicine in a clear and easy to apply question and answer format. Divided by topic, the book includes Q&As on Pain Basics, Psychology, Common Pain Syndromes, Medications, Pain Management in Special Populations and Interventional Pain. It is intended as a guide for residents and fellows and is written in such a manner to provide instantaneous feedback on correct answer choice and explanation for self-evaluation while preparing for written board examinations. Questions and Answers in Pain Medicine: A Guide to Board Exams fulfills the need for a resource that is similar to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) board examination in the US as well as international equivalents. It utilizes a fully Q&A approach which is how many students prefer to study. Written by a physician who has recently passed the ACGME written board exam and the founder of a pain management fellowship program for nearly 20 years, the authors provide valuable insight for successfully undertaking board examinations in pain medicine. Trade ReviewTable of ContentsPain Basics.- Psychology.- Common Pain Syndromes.- Medications.- Interventional Topics.- Other Topics.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The purpose is to provide a ready to use, comprehensive book on chronic pain management. This fourth edition successfully does that, covering all the topics one needs to know. In this age where everyone is inclined to search a topic online for a quick sound bite, this book is yet more evidence why books are still needed and, more importantly, still need to be read for better patient care." Reviewed by Tariq M. Malik, MD (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine)Table of ContentsSection 1: Basic Considerations 1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Pain Signaling Process 2. Neurochemistry of Somatosensory and Pain Processing 3. Taxonomy: Definition of Pain Terms and Chronic Pain Syndromes Section 2: Clinical Evaluation and Diagnostic Examinations 4. Physical Examination of the Patient with Pain 5. Pain Assessment 6. Psychological Evaluation and Testing 7. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and Pain Management 8. Neurophysiologic Testing for Pain 9. Anatomy, Imaging and Common Pain-Generating Degenerative Pathologies of the Spine 10. Determination of Disability Section 3: Perioperative Pain Management 11. Preventive Analgesia 12. Perioperative Nonopioid Infusions for Postoperative Pain Management 13. Patient-Controlled Analgesia 14. Intrathecal Opioid Injections for Postoperative Pain 15. Epidural Opioids for Postoperative Pain 16. Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks 17. Pediatric Postoperative Pain 18. Chronic Pain After Surgery Section 4: Chronic Pain Syndromes 19. Migraine Headache and the Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias (TAC) 20. Tension-Type Headache, Chronic Tension-Type Headache, and Other Chronic Headache Types 21. Postmeningeal Puncture Headache and Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension 22. Cervicogenic Headache 23. Orofacial Pain 24. Overview of Low Back Pain Disorders 25. Myofascial Pain Syndrome 26. Fibromyalgia and Centralized Pain States 27. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome 28. Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia 29. Postamputation Pain 30. Central Pain States 31. Pelvic Pain 32. Painful Peripheral Neuropathies 33. Entrapment Neuropathies Section 5: Cancer Pain and Pain in Special Situations 34. Approach to Management of Cancer Pain 35. Management of Pain at End of Life 36. Pain Management in the Emergency Department 37. Chronic Pain Management in Children and Adolescents 38. Sickle Cell Pain 39. Pain Management During Pregnancy and Lactation 40. Pain Control in the Critically Ill Patient 41. Geriatric Pain Section 6: Pharmacology and Pharmacologic Modalities 42. Major Opioids and Pain Management 43. Opioids Used for Mild to Moderate Pain 44. The Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic and Emerging Prescribing Guidelines 45. Legal and Regulatory Issues in Pain Management 46. Urine Drug Testing 47. Substance Use Disorders and Detoxification 48. Psychopharmacology for Pain Medicine 49. Membrane Stabilizers 50. Recommendations for Pharmacological Therapy of Neuropathic Pain 51. Nonopioid Analgesics: NSAIDs, COX-2 Inhibitors, and Acetaminophen 52. Intravenous Infusions for Refractory Cancer and Chronic Pain States 53. Pharmacologic Management of Myofascial Pain 54. Pharmacologic Management of CRPS 55. Pharmacology for the Interventional Pain Physician 56. Role of Cannabinoids in Pain Management Section 7: Therapeutic Interventions 57. Ablative Neurosurgical Procedures for Treatment of Chronic Pain 58. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Approaches to Pain Management 59. Psychological Interventions for Chronic Pain 60. Acupuncture 61. Tai Chi and Chronic Pain Section 8: Interventional Techniques for Pain Management 62. Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections for Lumbosacral Radicular Pain 63. Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections and Selective Nerve Root Blocks 64. ANTI TNF - a Drugs and DMARDs for Low Back Pain 65. Facet Syndrome 66. Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome 67. Piriformis Syndrome 68. Pulsed Radiofrequency, Water-Cooled Radiofrequency, and Cryoneurolysis 69. Discography 70. Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty 71. Neurolytic Sympathetic Blocks 72. Central and Peripheral Neurolysis 73. Spinal Cord Stimulation 74. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation 75. Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation 76. Implanted Drug Delivery Systems for the Control of Chronic Pain 77. Fluoroscopy and Radiation Safety 78. Efficacy of Interventional Procedures for Neuropathic Pain Section 9: Other Nerve Blocks in Pain Medicine 79. Ultrasound-Guided Procedures for Pain Management 80. Deep Muscle Injections: Piriformis, Scalene Muscle, Iliposoas Injections 81. Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Injections--Shoulder, Hip, and Knee 82. Head and Neck Blocks 83. Truncal Blocks: Intercostal, Paravertebral, Interpleural, Tap, Suprascapular, Ilioinguinal, and Iliohypogastric Nerve Blocks 84. Sympathetic Blocks: Stellate Ganglion, Lumbar Sympathetic Blocks, and Visceral Sympathetic Blocks -- Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound-Guided 85. Interventional Pain Procedures in Patients on Anticoagulants 86. Interventional Pain Procedures and the Risk of Infection

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Book SynopsisThis practical book provides a handy reference for the doctor confronted with patients complaining of headache. Headache is one of the most common complaints seen in the outpatient or ambulatory care setting, and may be caused by a wide variety of conditions. This book clearly explains up-to-date headache epidemiology, impact, and pathogenesis, and walks the reader through the steps to evaluating and treating the patient presenting with primary or secondary headache disorders. Also included are reviews of common headache comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease and stroke, epilepsy, fibromyalgia and mood disturbance. Copious use of easy-to-understand figures, tables, and algorithms make this book a useful and practical tool in the clinic. Guidance on selecting diagnostic tests and specific treatment protocols are provided. Treatment recommendations are evidence-based with full referencing and include emerging therapies. Sections on evaluating and treating headaches in children, women during pregnancy, and the elderly complete this comprehensive reference. The likely readership will include the following: neurologists, general physicians, doctors in training, hospital pharmacists, primary care physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners.Table of ContentsEpidemiology of headache; Diagnostic testing in the headache patient; Distinguishing primary from secondary headaches; Pathophysiology of chronic headaches; Treating headaches; Headache comorbidity; Complimentary and alternative therapies; Managing Headaches in children and women; Emergency department treatment of headache; Uncommon and geriatric headaches.

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Book SynopsisFully revised according to up-to-date clinical guidance, this second edition provides a practical, accessible guide to emergency situations encountered in the practice of supportive and palliative care. Designed for rapid use, it addresses the immediate clinical challenges while more definitive measures are being put in place.Structured around frequently encountered symptoms, the book is split into two sections. The first section explores how patients with life-limiting illnesses such as cancer, AIDS, and end-stage organ failure normally present, and looks at the reversibility of their condition. The second section provides a detailed approach to specific clinical conditions, and is for use once the clinical diagnosis has been reached on the basis of the presenting symptoms. An improved order to the table of contents for this edition matches clinical practice. Guiding the decision-making process is an understanding of where the patient is on their disease trajectory. The book uses threTrade ReviewReview from previous edition Its small format and resilient soft plastic cover make it easy to carry around and many clinicians will feel empowered to be able to quickly refer to it when face with an emergency which could be life-threatening. ...this book will be invaluable to clinicians. * Oncology News *This little pocket-sized book provides a guide through the maze...[and] will be very useful for nurses and junior medical staff as a quick reference in their day-to-day work in palliative care. * Roger Woodruff, Director of Palliative Care, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia *

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a thorough foundation for acupuncturists on the eight extraordinary vessels in Classical Chinese medicine.The contents cater for the beginner by providing a basic level introduction to the theory and practical application of the eight extraordinary vessel system to acupuncture practice and the healing process. History, the vessels, the pulses, point combinations and safety protocols are all covered, and case studies help demonstrate how this knowledge can be used in treatment.The book includes many helpful illustrations as well as sections on common problems particularly suited to 8EV treatment such as fertility, depression and emotional pain.Trade ReviewDr. Johanison's work is that rare combination of clarity for the beginner with ideas that invite more advanced exploration. Her book is a clear, well-structured guide to working with these "mysterious" vessels. I appreciate her view of physical work with the 8 extraordinaries while still maintaining a deep respect for physical, spiritual and emotional issues. I have also benefitted personally from this approach to 8 extras treatment in ways that are still unfolding, years later. Despite a rough period in my life, my resilience has never been better thanks to the 8 extras work with Dolma. -- Samantha L. Francis, D.Ac, L.Ac., Dipl. Acu. (NCCAOM)This engaging clinical guide is clear, concise, and complete yet also rich, comprehensive, and profound. Dolma captures the esoteric while keeping it user friendly and accessible. This book will serve as a valuable and thorough resource for acupuncturists throughout their career. -- Geeta Dsouza, M.Ac., L.Ac. Founder of Little Dragon WellnessA contemporary map through ancient terrain once thought familiar that reveals a fresh perspective filled with beauty and possibility. This elegant, accessible work offers everything that the beginner and seasoned practitioner need to revitalize their use of the Extraordinary Vessels and serve their patients at the deepest levels of being. -- Dr. Tyme Gigliotti, D.Ac., L.Ac. Assistant Professor at Maryland University of lntegrative HealthTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Chapter One - PreliminariesChapter Two - Theoretical ConsiderationsChapter Three - ProcedureChapter Four - Diagnostic ProtocolsChapter Five - The VesselsChapter Six - Versatile PointsChapter Seven - The Role of the Triple BurnerChapter Eight - Spiritual Axis and Spiritual DeficiencyChapter Nine - Eight Extraordinary PulsesChapter Ten - The Psychology of EmotionChapter Eleven - Clinical Applications Specific to Conception & FertilityChapter Twelve - The Art of PairingChapter Thirteen - Microcosmic Orbit of the Ren & Du Mai VesselsChapter Fourteen - Having FaithChapter Fifteen - Different StylesChapter Sixteen - A Lucid AccountChapter Seventeen - Case StudiesChapter Eighteen - Concluding RemarksAppendix A - IllustrationsBibliography

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Book SynopsisFrom a mild headache to crippling arthritis, pain is part of many people's everyday experience. But there is a natural alternative to pharmaceutical medicine. This book is your indispensable guide to relieving pain the natural way, using a wide variety of methods including breathing and relaxation techniques, diet, yoga, massage, herbal poultices, balms, compresses, teas and rubs. Did you know pineapple has anti-inflammatory properties? And peppermint can relieve a headache? Or that you can alleviate joint pain by massaging specific points on the wrist? Featuring key insights into understanding pain and why we feel it, plus scientifically proven techniques that can help make it go away, this essential handbook is your painkilling arsenal for combating a whole range of common ailments.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Why do we feel pain? PART 1: HOW PAIN IS TRANSMITTED The sensory neurons that send rapid pain signals to the brain The psychological and emotional aspect of pain Medications: pros and cons Acute or chronic pain A holistic approach to relieving chronic or recurring pain, through diet, breathing techniques, relaxation and topical treatments PART 2: A PAIN-FIGHTING DIET Diet, acidity and silent inflammation Guidelines for an anti-inflammatory diet The Top 10 pain-fighting foods Tips on avoiding common problems such as heartburn, stomach pains and headaches PART 3: DEEP BREATHING AND RELAXATION The pain-fighting power of breathing and relaxation exercises Breathing exercises to try at home Quick and simple relaxation exercises PART 4: PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR COMMON AILMENTS Case-by-case advice on how to alleviate pain in a variety of natural ways for a range of everyday common ailments, including: Headaches; Backache; Toothache; Sore throat; Tendinitis; Muscle pain; Breast pain; Arthritic joint pain; Burns; Cramp and Strains & sprains

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Book SynopsisThe book takes an integrated approach to pain rehabilitation and combines pain science, rehabilitation and yoga with evidence-based approaches from respected contributors. They demonstrate how to integrate the concepts, philosophies and practices of yoga and pain science in working with people in pain. An essential and often overlooked part of pain rehabilitation is listening to, working with, learning from, and validating the person in pain's lived experience. The book expounds on the movement to a more patient-valued, partnership-based biopsychosocial-spiritual model of healthcare where the patient is an active and empowered participant, as opposed to a model where the healthcare provider is 'fixing' the passive patient. It also explains how practitioners can address the entire human being in pain, and how to include the person as an expert for more effective and self-empowered care.Trade ReviewThis book is a long overdue integration of yoga into multidisciplinary health care. Here, modern pain sciences are blended with ancient wisdom and I was left with the overall view that peace should be used as a health outcome. -- David Butler PT, EdD. Associate Professor, University of South Australia and Director, Neuro Orthopaedic InstituteWhat an incredible body of work. Finally, a book that thoughtfully brings together the science of pain, the wisdom of yoga, and the heart of understanding to look at the complexity of pain and pain care. A must read for health professionals and yoga therapists who want real answers to help improve the lives of those living in pain. -- Michele Lawrence, Director, Inner Peace Yoga TherapyIt is a daunting task to bridge the gap between the timeless experiential teachings and practices of yoga and the experimental, evidence based approach of modern medical science. Yet, this book Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain does it in an extraordinary manner. Having known all three editors and a majority of the contributors personally for many years, this exemplary contribution to the field of yoga therapy and healthcare, truly gladdens my heart as multidimensional applied aspects of yoga come alive in their universal magnificence. There is no greater joy and fulfillment of purpose in one's life than the ability and opportunity to help another fellow human being transcend their pain and suffering. This splendid book is a "must" for anyone who wishes to deal with the pandemic of persistent pain as it offers a way out of the maze of human suffering thus enabling us to become what we must BE; loving and compassionate humane beings. -- Yogacharya Dr Ananada Balayogi Bhavanani MBBS, MD (AM), DSc (Yoga), C-IAYT Member National Board for Yoga in the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India and Director, CYTER of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherrry, India. www.sbvu.ac.in/cyterIn Yoga and Science in Pain Care, Pearson, Prosko, and Sullivan have crafted a scholarly and clinically oriented book linking Yoga practices and philosophy with the management of pain. This readable volume provides insight into how Yoga can become an integral component of a treatment model for pain. The contents bridge disciplines and provide, through various scientific and clinical perspectives, an accessible integrated understanding of how pain can be managed through a deeper understanding of yoga by exploring the methods, neurophysiological mechanisms, and philosophy embedded in various forms of yoga. -- Stephen W Porges, PhD, Distinguished University Scientist, Indiana University, Professor of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina, and author of The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling SafePain is complex, requiring a multifaceted approach to successfully understanding and designing effective interventions for pain care. As a psychologist and yoga therapist who has worked in the field of pain management for over four decades, I deeply appreciate Yoga and Science in Pain Care as a valuable addition to the field of pain management. This carefully crafted book offers us a vast and priceless array of theoretical and practical insights, interventions, and resources for enhancing our ability to fully understand, support, and provide effective pain care for individuals living with pain. -- Richard C. Miller, PhD. Co-Founder, The International Association of Yoga Therapy and developer of iRest Meditation: Restorative Practices for Health, Resiliency, and Well-BeingYoga and Science in Pain Care is a 'master text' that seamlessly integrates contemporary scientific understanding with the breadth of yogic body-mind principles. Written in a manner that will appeal to both those appreciating a level of scientific rigor and those more attuned to the broader, more wholistic approach, this text should be part of the professional library for all yoga teachers and therapists. The list of editors and contributors is a 'who's who' of leaders in the field of therapeutic yoga. -- Leigh Blashki, C-IAYT, Past-President, Yoga Australia, Founder – Australian Institute of Yoga TherapyYoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain is a book that every yoga teacher and therapist should study. It offers current, real, and inspired wisdom on the effects of acute or chronic pain and how to manage it through yoga. It addresses the complex issues around pain, and how mind/body yoga techniques can change the responses of our nervous system toward pain. This book offers hope to those suffering from pain and those who treat them. These compassionate therapists have provided for us through stories, scientific research, and experience, a safe and invaluable pathway to the future of successful pain management. -- Marion (Mugs) McConnell, author of Letters from the Yoga Masters: Teachings Revealed Through Correspondence from Paramhansa Yogananda, Ramana Maharshi, Swami Sivananda and OthersShelly Prosko, Neil Pearson and Marlysa Sullivan's book Yoga and Science in Pain Care is a must-read for all yoga therapists, yoga practitioners, researchers and of course, people in pain. The editors and contributors are all published authors and researchers with hands-on clinical experience, using yoga for healing. This unique book emphasizes the importance of empowering the patient to be actively involved and part of the healing process through yoga. I strongly recommend this book and congratulate the authors and the contributors. -- Shirley Telles, MBBS, Ph.D. Director, Patanjali Research FoundationPain exists in a spectrum, some of which is visible like a rainbow, other aspects intangible dark matter, and still other facets burn so bright they are unseeable. The authors of Yoga and Science in Pain Care have elegantly illuminated theory, history, clinical expertise, and personal practice so that laymen, clinicians, and the yoga community can have a resource on every page of this text. Jump into any chapter and deepen the trust you have in your own experience of pain while gaining insight, hope and new coping strategies for yourself or your clients. The book is kindly peppered with rich experiential moments that bring you into embodied consciousness in every chapter -- Jill Miller, author of The Roll Mode, Creator of Yoga Tune Up®Detailed and concise aren't two words that are often used together. That is what you will get in Yoga and Science in Pain Care. Whether you are looking for explanations of pain, or applications of the biopsychosocial model, or how being curious improves outcomes, there is plenty to sink your teeth into without either fluff or overwhelm. The time is right for this book, and I'm glad for its publication. It will help transform rehabilitation and healthcare. -- Susi Hately, B.Sc. Kin, C-IAYT, Training Health Professionals How to Integrate Yoga Into RehabilitationThis book is a comprehensive volume explaining the philosophy and practice of yoga, as well as its benefit as a complementary therapy for those who are suffering with pain. Written by Health Care Professionals who are leaders in the field of Yoga Therapy, it provides a scientifically sound basis for the incorporation of therapeutic yoga in treating the current epidemic of chronic pain. It is essential reading for practitioners looking for a non-pharmaceutical alternative to offer those in pain. -- Shailla Vaidya MD, MPH, CCFP(EM), E-RYT, C-IAYT, Founder - the Yoga MD, Mind-Body Medicine for Stress ResilienceYoga and Science in Pain Care is an extraordinary book. I was hooked in the first chapter when I read, "My pain allowed me to develop a different relationship... and new understanding of myself." This book weaves hard science with self-empathy. It connects the inner workings of the nervous system with the ancient teachings of the gunas. I was truly fascinated reading every chapter. I found that I could not put the book down. It is ground breaking and every person who deals with pain personally or professionally will gain a new perspective. -- Amy Wheeler, Ph.D. Professor of Kinesiology at California State University, President of Board of the International Association of Yoga TherapistsYoga and Science in Pain Care is an extraordinarily in-depth, multi-dimensional look at pain. Utilizing both the lenses of the state-of-the-art neurobiological understanding of pain and the broad therapeutic wisdom from the yoga tradition, this text is a necessary reference for anyone wanting to better understand the complexity of chronic pain and the conceptual models for skillfully addressing the suffering of this epidemic. -- Kimberly Carson, MPH, C-IAYT co-author Relax Into Yoga for Chronic Pain (December 2019, New Harbinger)Yoga and Science in Pain Care expanded the breadth AND depth of my understanding of pain and its many limbs. Integrating contemporary science and ancient principles of being and practice, the authors illustrate creative, experiential, and heart-centered ways of serving those living in pain. -- Maxi Miciak PhD, PTYoga is a popular form of movement and meditation, used often by people experiencing pain as a way to develop confidence and capacity for coping with the challenge that persistent pain poses. This insightful and both research and experience-based book explores yoga therapy as a treatment and living practice. The authors provide an integrated, in-depth understanding of how yoga therapy can be incorporated within a modern understanding of pain as an experience. The book encompasses perspectives from people living with pain, summarises research progress in the field, debates theories of pain and pain management, considers the many different yoga practices, describes pain biology, self-regulation and examines breath, body awareness, nutrition, emotions and responses to pain, and above all, integrates concern for practitioners and people with pain as humans sharing an intangible experience together. The authors write with precision and care to ensure novice and expert alike will learn more about how yoga therapy can provide a uniting and compassionate approach to helping people with pain learn to live well. -- Bronwyn Lennox Thompson, PhD, MSc, DipOT, Postgraduate Academic Programme Leader, Pain and Pain Management, Orthopaedic Surgery & Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, NZThis book is the only book I've come across in the yoga space about pain science that is directly related to yoga. By offering the insight of numerous experts, Yoga and Science in Pain Care fills that gap and dispels common myths about yoga and the biomedical model. It is an excellent pain science resource for yoga teacher trainers and their students. -- Trina Altman PMA®-CPT, E-RYTYoga and Science in Pain Care is a much-needed book for everyone involved with persons who have persistent pain. The contributors are well known, respected teachers and practitioners in yoga, as well as in their respective rehabilitation professions. The books first chapter should be read and reflected on by everyone involved with pain care. The book follows the tone that is set in the first chapter, and is a wonderful mixture of science, stories and practical examples. Thanks to all the contributors for sharing your wisdom through this book. -- Staffan Elgelid PhD, PT, GCFT, C-IAYT, RYT-500An outstanding new book on Yoga therapy, integrative medicine and pain control. Highly recommended for licensed health professionals, certified Yoga therapists,Yoga teachers and anyone in pain. -- Larry Payne Ph.D., C-IAYT, E-RYT500 Founding director Yoga Therapy Rx & Prime of Life Yoga programs Loyola Marymount UniversityThe evolution of yoga in the modern world had led to a reevaluation of what the gurus taught us about the body, pain and healing. As teachers are moving away from dogmas into new awareness, the cutting edge of pain science is providing valuable information and insights. In Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain, we are presented with a clear assessment of where we are and where the research is leading us. This collection of clinicians, practitioners and thinkers provides us a roadmap for bridging the best of east and west, and advancing our knowledge of humanity for the greater good. -- J. Brown, Yoga Teacher, Writer, PodcasterThe collaboration of these dedicated educators, most of whom I know and dearly value, is a gift to professionals in the field, and in turn, to those who suffer. They have put forth an authentic, credible, practical, compassionate and thorough exploration of the experiences of, and caring for, human "beings".Viewed through the lenses of modern science and yogic wisdom, it proves to hold deep respect for the uniqueness of individuals living with pain by honouring the complexity of the human system. -- Helene Couvrette C-IATY, E-RYT500, Yoga Educator President MISTY - Montreal International Symposium on Therapeutic YogaSomeone with a painful back doesn't think about a forward bend in the same way as a yoga teacher, or pain scientist. Yoga and Science in Pain Care will help you translate different languages for talking about the body and mind, and build a vision of Yoga for pain relief that is accurate, compassionate and empowering. -- Todd Hargrove, Author of Playing With Movement: How to Explore the Many Dimensions of Physical Performance and HealthThe medical industry has oversimplified and overtreated patients in a fragmented way without addressing the wholeness of their suffering and perpetuating a myopic view of pain. Yoga and Science in Pain Care will help the world see that the yogic wisdom of the ages is converging with scientific revelations-that the only way toward sustainable transformation for those suffering with pain is to restore the whole person and facilitate change in all of its complexity. -- Melissa Cady, D.O. "The Challenge Doctor" (ChallengeDoctor.com) Osteopathic Physician, Author, PAINDEMIC: A Practical and Holistic Look at Chronic Pain, the Medical System, and the antiPAIN Lifestyle Founder, PainOutLoud.comLet's get Yoga and Science in Pain Care into the hands of people with persistent pain - and those who love and work with them - as soon as possible! The diverse voices and perspectives offer something for every reader. As a psychotherapist and yoga therapist, I am incredibly compelled by this informative discussion of treatment approaches. It is brilliantly clear, compassionate, and grounded in science. An essential companion for anyone living or working with persistent pain! -- Erin Byron, MA, RP, C-IAYT, author of Yoga for the Creative Soul, co-author Yoga Therapy for Stress & Anxiety & Yoga Therapy for ArthritisYoga and Science in Pain Care is a must-read for anyone recommending yoga or teaching classes in yoga for people living with pain. It skillfully weaves together stories of the lived experience with neurobiological rational and practical guidance. All readers, regardless of their past experience with yoga or pain science, will treasure this book as an essential resource for its comprehensive, yet relaxed and conversational approach to complex topics. -- Susan Tupper, PT, PhD, Strategy Consultant, Pain Quality Improvement, Saskatchewan Health AuthorityAfter first experiencing one of Pearson's lectures, I suddenly felt I had been given permission by the scientific evidence to use my yoga toolset to work with my own pain - to actually listen to my body and respond - thus sparking a pivotal moment where I entered into a healthy relationship with my pain. I began supporting my clients to do the same, and have since brought Pearson and Prosko back to give lectures, where I've watched them ignite this same spark in students and rehabilitation professionals alike. And in this new book by Pearson, Prosko, Sullivan and other fellow spirited change-makers, I see the same spark - an influence that will no doubt continue to radiate, illuminating the way to a necessary paradigm shift in pain care. -- Cassi Kit Director, Faculty, & Administrative Coordinator Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT, PYT)Yoga and Science in Pain Care provides both patients and practitioners alike with a truly unique guide to decoding the pain puzzle with science and yoga-based therapeutics. In an ever-evolving arena of research, discovery and perspectives, each chapter takes a science-based approach to analyzing different angles of pain care that together creates the most comprehensive body of work available on the topic. -- Diana Zotos Florio, Physical Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Strength & Conditioning Specialist MPT, CYT, CSCSI am confident you will learn as much as I did while reading this amazing timely collaborative book- about unique approaches to yoga in the setting of chronic pain, such as Lori Rubenstein Fazzio's Virtual MRI, Michael Lee's conditions for transformation, not to mention what we do and do not yet know about how yoga impacts the course of persistent pain. This text is destined to become an instant classic and required reading in the field of yoga therapy, and its impact will no doubt be felt in many other fields working with persistent pain. -- Baxter Bell, MD, co-author of the book Yoga for Healthy AgingThis extraordinary exploration of the multi-dimensional experience called "Pain" will greatly benefit not only yoga therapists, but a wide range of healthcare practitioners from psychologists and physiotherapists to even nutritionists, who all share the desire to care for their clients as individuals from an integrative and biopsychological-spiritual perspective -- Maggie Reagh, Director of Yoga Therapy International www.yogatherapyinternational.comThis is an essential resource for yoga teachers too, as it is not uncommon for doctors to recommend yoga to their patients for back pain. Yoga teachers tend to work with people in pain at some point; and while it is not our job to treat them, it is our responsibility to help them. The authors of Yoga and Science in Pain Care have done a stellar job integrating pain science into the context of yoga. Utilizing this current information on pain science will bring a new level of integrity and professionalism to yoga teachers. -- Ariana Rabinovitch Founder, YogaResearchandBeyond.comA refreshing holistic approach to pain care which integrates a biopsychosocial framework for managing pain and moving through life with more grace and freedom. Yoga provides a valuable lens for compassionate curiosity towards the experience of pain and what else might be possible. -- Michele Theoret MS, MA Counselling Psychology, E-RYT 500, Yoga Therapist

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Book SynopsisWe all fear pain and we will do almost anything to avoid it. In The Meaning of Pain, renowned osteopath Nick Potter presents a radical new approach to treating chronic pain. He draws on insights from biology, evolution and social behaviour to help us understand why pain is essential to our survival, and how we can manage our experience of it. In this sage and enlightening book, drawing on 25 years of clinical experience and success stories from his consulting room, Potter presents a timely, compelling roadmap for wellbeing, showing us how to break the vicious cycle of stress, pain and anxiety before the damage is done.Trade ReviewPotter applies his extensive expertise to helping readers understand the experience of suffering from pain, and shows them that there is a surprising amount they can do on their own to manage it.'An excellent book that will equip readers with an ability to regain control.'Makes the science of pain understandable, dispels the myths and emphasises the importance of recognising and dealing with stress in all its forms.'Nick Potter is an exceptional osteopath, and has an extraordinary ability to instantly know what I have been doing wrong physically to cause me pain and then alleviate it.'The man who taught me how to breathe.'

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Book SynopsisConfronting chronic pain can feel overwhelming. People have a natural tendency to lump everything related to pain - stressful thoughts, negative emotions, uncomfortable sensations - into one big unwieldy box that we then struggle to carry around all day. But what if we could put down this box and unpack its contents to tackle one by one, aided by an expert doctor's tried-and-tested methods?Outsmart Your Pain is a transformative guide to reframing and managing pain, "unpacking the pain box" through proven mindfulness and self-compassion techniques. This book is designed with the pain-sufferer in mind, with concise advice and instruction for those seeking immediate relief. Each chapter addresses the what, why, and how: What is the strategy, why it is helping with pain, and how to put it into practice. Some practices are guided meditations, others are reflections, and still others are brief awareness exercises to use while going through the day.Dr Wolf draws these insights from her experience as a teacher and trainer for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and the patients she's guided in her fifteen years of practice - every chapter involves a story from a real-life person with chronic pain who she's taught and learned from. The book also offers a companion audio track to guide readers through each of the meditations. Outsmart Your Pain works on the principle that we are all capable of changing our brains to outsmart pain - and, in the process, leave our pain behind.

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Book SynopsisThe Divided Mind is the crowning achievement of Dr. John E. Sarno''s distinguished career as a groundbreaking medical pioneer, going beyond pain to address the entire spectrum of psychosomatic (mindbody) disorders.The interaction between the generally reasonable, rational, ethical, moral conscious mind and the repressed feelings of emotional pain, hurt, sadness, and anger characteristic of the unconscious mind appears to be the basis for mindbody disorders. The Divided Mind traces the history of psychosomatic medicine, including Freud''s crucial role, and describes the psychology responsible for the broad range of psychosomatic illness. The failure of medicine''s practitioners to recognize and appropriately treat mindbody disorders has produced public health and economic problems of major proportions in the United States.One of the most important aspects of psychosomatic phenomena is that knowledge and awareness of the process clearly h

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"...[A] well-researched and fascinating read detailing the heart-wrenching experience so common to millions of back pain sufferers. Ramin exposes the devastating financial and emotional cost of back pain...Ultimately, her in-depth research lights the way to a better path for healing." -- Miranda Esmonde-White, New York Times bestselling author of Forever Painless "...Ramin offers a thoughtful and heartfelt way ... to treat one of humankind's most debilitating disorders-chronic back pain. A remarkable guide from someone who unfortunately had to make the journey, and found her way out." -- Paul A. Offit, MD, author of Pandora's Lab: Seven Stories of Science Gone Wrong "I see back pain patients who have undergone invasive procedures before they go through evidence-based rehabilitation. In a most engaging way, Cathryn Jakobson Ramin tells it like it is. Whether you're a patient, a physician, or a public policy wonk, you should read this book." -- VIJAY VAD, MD, sports medicine specialist at the Hospital for Special Surgery, and author of Back RX "...Ramin has written a riveting and disturbing account of a sector of American medicine that's gone very wrong... Politics, science, history-it's all in there, along with concrete advice for fellow sufferers. Policymakers can learn from this book, and patients can, too." -- Jonathan Cohn, author of The Untold Story of America's Health Care Crisis and The People Who Pay the Price "[A] thoroughly reported first-person take on the back-pain industry ... Buyer beware! This cautionary book ends on a high note with the once-hobbled-by-back-pain author standing up straight and hiking a 13,000-foot trail in the Peruvian Andes." -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisThis is a revised and expanded edition with three new chapters and a new preface summarizing the progress in the area of pain management. In addition, the argument will appeal to psychologists and psychiatrists interested in the nature of pain and suffering.Trade Review[The author's] position is humane and compassionate and willing to address that which scares many clinicians - uncertainty and imperfection. I highly recommend this thorough and thoughtful book to anyone who grapples with the problem of human suffering in the midst of illness. * Palliative Medicine, 18 *Cassell's arguments and discussions are clear and logical and his style makes it a pleasure to read. It is also clinically practical, with many case histories used to introduce and illustrate the discussion. Highly recommended. * IAHPC Website *Table of ContentsEPILOGUE: THE CARE OF THE SUFFERING PATIENT

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Book SynopsisThe 8th edition of Wolff''s Headache and Other Head Pain remains the definitive reference text in the field. Understanding of headache and its management has improved significantly in the 21st century. A new international headache classification has been adopted, knowledge of headache pathophysiology and genetics has advanced, and epidemiologic studies have burgeoned. We have greater insights into the diagnosis and treatment of the secondary headaches. New treatments are available for primary headache disorders, including migraine, cluster, and chronic daily headache, with ongoing clinical trials producing new therapies. This edition incorporates all of these new developments, with all chapters updated and many new contributors added.Trade Review...excellent value for money...a must for all those professing an interest in headache and worth dipping into by all neurologists seeing headache patients (i.e. all neurologists!). * ACNR *Table of ContentsI: GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: CLASSIFICATION, EPIDEMIOLOGY AND MECHANISM; II: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PRIMARY HEADACHE DISORDERS AND THEIR COMPLICATIONS; III: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF SECONDARY HEADACHE DISORDERS; IV: SPECIAL TOPICS

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Book SynopsisCognitive-behavioural therapy has been proven effective at managing various chronic pain conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, back pain and headache. This Therapist Guide presents a CBT based treatment program that can be used for the successful management of chronic pain, helping patients regain control of their lives.Table of Contents1. Introductory information for therapists ; 2. The pain evaluation ; 3. Session 1: Education on chronic pain ; 4. Session 2: Theories of pain and diaphragmatic breathing ; 5. Session 3: Progressive muscle relaxation and visual imagery ; 6. Session 4: Automatic thoughts and pain ; 7. Session 5: Cognitive restructuring ; 8. Session 6: Stress management ; 9. Session 7: Time-based pacing ; 10. Session 8: Pleasant activity scheduling ; 11. Session 9: Anger management ; 12. Session 10: Sleep hygiene ; 13. Session 11: Relapse prevention and flare-up planning ; Appendix: Pain interview

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Book SynopsisCognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) has been proven effective at managing various chronic pain conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, back pain and headache. Designed to be used in conjunction with formal therapy, this Workbook presents tools to help patients manage their chronic pain and regain control of their lives.Trade Review"Both seasoned clinicians and novices will benefit significantly from reading and making use of the information contained in this succinct, yet practical volume. John Otis clearly guides the reader with sufficient detail on how to implement CBT in order to achieve optimal results with this difficult population. His wealth of knowledge and clinical experience permeate the text. I highly recommend this volume."--Dennis C. Turk, Ph.D., John and Emma Bonica Professor of Anesthesiology & Pain Research, University of Washington "Dr. Otis has compiled a practical evidence-based book rooted in theory with a wealth of therapeutic interventions on the self-management of chronic pain. It is easy to read and understand and includes important educational material and helpful forms to offer guidance in the management of pain. It is printed in engaging fashion and packed with treatments that really work. This book is a highly recommended for both those who suffer from chronic pain and for their healthcare providers."--Robert N. Jamison, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School; Departments of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, and Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston "A significant challenge to the field of pain management is the limited access to empirically-validated psychological services. This manual by Dr. John Otis provides a step-by-step guide that addresses each of the key components of adaptive pain coping and provides numerous creative and easy to use tools to support skill practice and learning. Dr. Otis is to be commended for this important contribution."--Robert D. Kerns, Ph.D., National Program Director, VA Central Office; Chief, Psychology Service, VA Connecticut Healthcare System; Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Psychology, Yale University "Both seasoned clinicians and novices will benefit significantly from reading and making use of the information contained in this succinct, yet practical volume. John Otis clearly guides the reader with sufficient detail on how to implement CBT in order to achieve optimal results with this difficult population. His wealth of knowledge and clinical experience permeate the text. I highly recommend this volume."--Dennis C. Turk, Ph.D., John and Emma Bonica Professor of Anesthesiology & Pain Research, University of Washington "Dr. Otis has compiled a practical evidence-based book rooted in theory with a wealth of therapeutic interventions on the self-management of chronic pain. It is easy to read and understand and includes important educational material and helpful forms to offer guidance in the management of pain. It is printed in engaging fashion and packed with treatments that really work. This book is a highly recommended for both those who suffer from chronic pain and for their healthcare providers."--Robert N. Jamison, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School; Departments of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, and Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston "A significant challenge to the field of pain management is the limited access to empirically-validated psychological services. This manual by Dr. John Otis provides a step-by-step guide that addresses each of the key components of adaptive pain coping and provides numerous creative and easy to use tools to support skill practice and learning. Dr. Otis is to be commended for this important contribution."--Robert D. Kerns, Ph.D., National Program Director, VA Central Office; Chief, Psychology Service, VA Connecticut Healthcare System; Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Psychology, Yale UniversityTable of Contents1. Overview of the program ; 2. Session 1: Education on chronic pain ; 3. Session 2: Theories of pain and diaphragmatic breathing ; 4. Session 3: Progressive muscle relaxation and visual imagery ; 5. Session 4: Automatic thoughts and pain ; 6. Session 5: Cognitive restructuring ; 7. Session 6: Stress management ; 8. Session 7: Time-based pacing ; 9. Session 8: Pleasant activity scheduling ; 10. Session 9: Anger management ; 11. Session 10: Sleep hygiene ; 12. Session 11: Relapse prevention and flare-up planning

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Book SynopsisHow We Hurt dives into the institutional and cultural dimensions of the ongoing opioid epidemic. In a detailed analysis of pain management, opioid regulation, pharmaceutical branding, self-help, and public discourses on opioid addiction, Melina Sherman argues that the linchpin underlying the opioid epidemic''s evolution in North America is the problem of pain. By unpacking the politics of pain in different domains, How We Hurt shows how the crisis emerged and shifted, and why it looks the way it does today. The book''s chapters begin by tracing the trajectory of opioids in pain management, where decisions regarding the measurement of pain led to relief becoming wedded to opioids in medicine. The following chapters examine the problem of pain in opioid regulation, pharmaceutical branding, and the self-help industry. In these areas, a disastrous combination of strategic ignorance and deep-seated ties between public health entities and pharmaceutical companies drove the influx of opioids onto the market and into our medicine cabinets. The book''s penultimate chapter applies the analysis of pain to the problem of opioid addiction in popular discourse and shows how the opioid crisis has evolved alongside new conceptions of addiction and people who use opioids that condition whose pain is seen as legitimate and whose is not. Finally, the book concludes by considering the implications of its findings for the development of drug policy and future research on public health disasters, insisting on an interdisciplinary and multi-faceted approach to the study of pain and its place American culture.Trade ReviewPain is the root of the opioid crisis. In this stunning book, Melina Sherman takes us to the depths of American despair, the heights of pharmaceutical corruption, and the netherworld where narcotic promises dissolve. How We Hurt is an incendiary, infuriating, and utterly necessary book." Eric Klinenberg, author of 2020: A Social Autopsy and Palaces for the PeopleHow We Hurt is the most rigorous analysis to date on the causes and consequences of the opioid epidemic that has killed over one million people and wrecked families and communities around America. Brilliantly written, it will redefine the terms of the public debate. Essential reading for policy makers, students, journalists, and concerned citizens." Manuel Castells, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, University of California, BerkeleySherman's book is incredibly timely, important, and absolutely unique. She offers readers an often overlooked history of the opioid crisis, and makes crucial connections between the regulation of pharmaceutical drugs, the moral and social panics around the opioid "epidemic" the branding of painkillers as a "right to be free from pain," and the histories of physicians and medications, giving us in the process a beautifully written and urgent framework for critically analyzing the different dimensions of drug use, and over-use, in US society. Her important critique of the structures of constraint, control and exclusion that characterize what we now call the opioid epidemic is essential reading for not only academics but also the public at large. An absolute must-read!" Sarah Banet-Weiser, Professor, Annenberg School for CommunicationTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Opening Chapter 1: Tracing the Painkiller Revolution Chapter 2: Strategic Ignorance in Opioid Regulation Chapter 3: Branding Pain Relief Chapter 4: Self-Help and the Rise of the Pain Patient-Expert Chapter 5: Pain's New Faces Closing References Index

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of the Practical Management of Complex Cancer Pain has been fully updated and expanded, with five new chapters on novel interventional techniques in cancer pain amelioration. The book provides advice on advanced pain management, emphasising the suitability and selection of patients for different invasive and complex procedures based on patient history. Case histories are included throughout the text to give the reader insight into the complexities of holistic management, with pain being only one component in the distress that cancer causes for both patients and families. The book also covers cancer pain management for patients in a community setting, and the collaboration between pain and palliative medicine. Concise, practical, and evidence-based, this guide is essential reading for all pain and palliative care specialists in the community, hospital, and hospice settings.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition Crisp and to the point. * Dr. Roger Woodruff, IAHPC Book Reviews *Winner of the BMA Medical Book of the Year Award 2015Table of ContentsA. Introduction and clinical cases 1: Michael Bennett: Definition and pathophysiology of complex cancer pain 2: Michael Bennett and Paul Farquhar Smith: Evidence based pharmacological approaches to management 3: Mahesh Choudhary: Neurolytic blocking agents 4: Paul Eldridge and Deepti Bhargava: Role of surgery in cancer pain management 5: Chinnamani Eswar: Oncological management of cancer pain 6: Arun Bhaskar: Pelvic pain 7: Manohar Sharma, Sanjeeva Gupta, and Lakshmi Vas: Chest wall pain from mesothelioma or lung cancer 8: Lakshmi Vas: Unilateral upper limb plexopathy pain caused by cancer 9: Kate Marley: Unilateral lower limb plexopathy related cancer pain 10: Hemkumar Pushparaj: Upper GI pain from invasive pancreatic cancer 11: Manohar Sharma and Sanjeeva Gupta: Multiple bone metastases/bone fracture related 12: JJohn Titterington, Louise Lynch, and Hemkumar Pushparaj: Intrathecal pump case history 13: Kate Marley and Manohar Sharma: Cancer survivor with pain progression B. Details of interventional techniques 14: Samyadev Datta: Basic procedure safety and patient considerations for cancer pain interventions 15: Dhanalakshmi Koyyalagunta and Arun Bhaskar: Sympathectomy for cancer pain 16: Kumar S V Das and Shubhabrata Biswas: Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for spinal metastasis pain 17: Manohar Sharma and Ashwin Vishwanathan: Cervical cordotomy (Fluroscopic and CT Guided technique) 18: John Titterington: Intrathecal drug delivery for cancer pain 19: Mahesh Chaudhari: Spinal neurolysis 20: Manohar Sharma and Lakshmi Vas: Interventions for head and neck cancer related pain 21: Paul Eldridge and Deepti Bhargava: Neurosurgical techniques for cancer pain 23: Dmitry Kruglov and Simon Thomson: Spinal cord stimulation for cancer related pain 24: Gaurav Sundar: Radiological tumour ablative techniques 25: Erlick Pereira and Abteen Mostafi: Radiofrequency brain lesioning for cancer related pain 26: Samyadev Datta: Radiofrequency ablation technique for metastatic spine disease 27: Mathew Brown: The role of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) in cancer pain management C. Collaboration between services 28: Kate Marley and Hemkumar Pushparaj: Role of collaboration between pain medicine and palliative care 29: Mathew Brown: Pain in cancer survivors 30: Eugene Choi, Priya Krishaswamy, and Umesh K. Gidwani: Control of complex pain at the end of life in hospice or community setting

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Book Synopsis36 recognised experts from nine countries have contributed to OPML Trigeminal Neuralgia and Other Cranial Neuralgias to guide you through the maze of pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis-making, and condition-specific treatments.Table of Contents1: Joanna M. Zakrzewska and Turo Nurmikko: INTRODUCTION 2: Joanna M. Zakrzewska: HISTORY AND CLASSIFICATION OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA AND OTHER CRANIAL NEURALGIAS 3: Mark Obermann, Turo Nurmikko, Scott Diehl, and Ze'ev Seltzer: REVIEW OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE FACE IN VIEW OF PAIN GENERATING AND MEDIATING MECHANISMS 4: Vishal Aggarwal and Joanna M. Zakrzewska: EPIDEMIOLOGY OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA AND ITS VARIANTS 5: Joanna M. Zakrzewska, Turo Nurmikko, Karen Davis, Mojgen Hodaie, Andrea Truini, and Gianfranco De Stefano: GENERAL APPROACH TO DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT OF THE FACIAL PAIN PATIENT 6: Turo Nurmikko and Joanna M. Zakrzewska: TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA - DIAGNOSIS AND CLASSIFICACTION 7: Joanna M. Zakrzewska and Stine Maarbjerg: CLASSICAL and IDIOPATHIC TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA 8: Turo Nurmikko and Andrea Truini: SECONDARY TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA 9: Giulia Di Stefano, Turo Nurmikko, and Joanna M. Zakrzewska: TREATMENT OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA- PHARMACOLOGICAL 10: Kim Burchiel, Mark Sindou, Raymond Sekula, Jean Regis, Constantin Tuleasca, Owen Sparrow, Imran Noorani, and Joanna M. Zakrzewska: TREATMENT OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA - SURGICAL 11: Satu Jaaskelainen and Turo Nurmikko: PAINFUL TRIGEMINAL NEUROPATHY 12: Claudia Sommer and Raymond Sekula: GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL NEURALGIA AND NEUROPATHY AND N. INTERMEDIUS NEURALGIA AND NEUROPATHY 13: Francis O'Neill and Turo Nurmikko: OTHER CRANIAL NEURALGIAS 14: Anish Bahra, Mohammed Amer, Pravin Thomas, Giorgio Lambru, and Matteo Fuccaro: TRIGEMINO-AUTONOMIC CEPHALALGIAS 15: Lene Baad Hansen and Pankay Taneja: OTHER COMMON NON-NEUROPATHIC FACIAL PAIN CONDITIONS 16: Clare Daniel: ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN THE EXPERIENCE OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA 17: Jillie Abbott, Claire Patterson, and Elena Semino: PATIENT SUPPORT GROUPS 18: Joanna M. Zakrzewska, Turo Nurmikko, and William Cheshire: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES 19: Deborah Padfield, Alison Glenn, and Ann Eastman: FACE2FACE - VISUAL JOURNEYS THROUGH TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of supportive care for the renal patient. An international group of contributors emphasise the continuum of palliative care from the time of diagnosis through to end-of-life care and the issues surrounding withdrawal of dialysis.Trade ReviewThe editors are well renowed experts in the field and have brought together a very knowledgeable and experienced group of chapter authors. * Journal of Renal Nursing *Table of ContentsIntroduction to ethical case analysis ; 1. Changing patterns of renal replacement therapy ; 2. The concept of supportive care for the renal patient ; 3. Planning a renal palliative care programme and its components ; 4. Advance care planning in patients with end-stage renal disease ; 5. What determines a good outcome?: the selection of patients for renal replacement therapy ; 6. Health-related quality of life and the patient with chronic kidney disease ; 7. Symptoms in renal disease: their epidemiology, assessment and management ; 8. Management of pain in renal failure ; 9. Psychological and psychiatric considerations in patients with advanced renal disease ; 10. Spiritual care of the renal patient ; 11. Support of the home dialysis patient ; 12. Initiation, withdrawal and withholding of dialysis: 12.1: Clinical ; 13. Conservative management of end-stage renal disease ; 14. End-stage renal disease in the older person ; 15. Death and end-of-life-care in advanced kidney disease

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Book SynopsisChronic pain is a significant health problem for many children and adolescents and is often challenging for healthcare professionals to treat. Estimated to affect approximately 15% to 30% of children, chronic and recurrent pain occurs most commonly in the pediatric population without clearly identifiable underlying physical etiology, such as pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, musculoskeletal pain, or complex regional pain syndrome. Chronic or recurrent pain may also be associated with ongoing underlying medical conditions, such as arthritis, cancer, Crohn''s disease, or sickle cell disease. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain in Children and Adolescents provides a practical guide for implementing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and their families coping with the consequences of persisting pain. The book is divided into three sections. The first section presents a brief history, theoretical foundations, and background concerning the develTrade Review"With that all too rare combination of extremely careful scholarship and very practical information, Dr. Palermo has provided the field with an excellent, much-needed, and comprehensive text containing state-of-the-art information about the etiology and treatment of chronic pain in children. Highly recommended!"-- Rona L. Levy, M.S.W., Ph.D., M.P.H., Professor and Director, Behavioral Medicine Research Group, University of Washington "This is a terrific book, comprehensive, evidence-based, and well-organized, with chapters ranging from the theoretical to the practical. Palermo treats the issue of pediatric pain with the intellectual rigor of a renowned scientist and the sensitivity of an experienced clinician. This book will be useful for pediatric psychologists as well as for the many other health care professionals - nurses, social workers, physicians, occupational therapists - who are integral to the care of youth with chronic pain. It will be an essential reference for a wide range of subspecialty clinics that treat youth with chronic pain in our Children's Hospital- gastroenterology, rheumatology, neurology, and adolescent medicine, to name a few."-- Lynn Walker, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Division of Adolescent Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine "At last! An evidence-based clinical handbook for pediatric pain management! Every pain clinician and trainee who works with children will want to have a copy on this book on their bookshelf." -- Christine Chambers, Ph.D., RPsych, Professor and Canada Research Chair, Dalhousie University & IWK Health Centre "Palermo's tour-de-force provides a superb 'soup to nuts' guide to the behavioral assessment and treatment of pediatric pain including research, clinical strategies, and helpful appendices full of charts, guides, and activities. This will become the indispensable guide for all pediatric practitioners working which children who face painful procedures and chronic pain." -- Gerald P. Koocher, Ph.D., ABPP, Associate Provost and Professor of Psychology, Simmons College "Dr. Palermo's book is a must-read for anyone working with children who have chronic pain." -- Lonnie Zeltzer, M.D., Director of Pediatric Pain Program, Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA, and Professor of Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, Psychiatry, and Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLATable of ContentsPart I: Introduction to cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic pain in children and adolescents ; 1. The problem of chronic pain in children and adolescents ; 2. A brief history: development of CBT in pediatric pain management ; 3. The evidence base for cognitive-behavioral therapy for pediatric chronic pain ; Part II: Assessment, education, and treatment planning ; 4. Assessment and evaluation ; 5. Education and treatment planning ; Part III: Interventions ; 6. Relaxation, imagery, and biofeedback training ; 7. Parental intervention strategies ; 8. Cognitive skills training ; 9. School interventions ; 10. Sleep interventions ; 11. Lifestyle and physical activity interventions ; 12. Conclusions and future directions ; Appendices ; 1. Pain diary ; 2. Educational resources for parents ; 3. Basic abdominal breathing instructions. ; 4. Progressive muscle relaxation script for younger children (under 10 years) ; 5. Progressive muscle relaxation script for older children (ages 10 and above) ; 6. Pleasant place imagery ; 7. Muscle relaxation with imagery script ; 8. Relaxation practice tips ; 9. Relaxation practice log and diary ; 10. Parent management guidelines ; 11. Point system contract and tracking calendar ; 12. Privilege system contract ; 13. Tips for parents to establish an effective reward system ; 14. Tips for establishing good communication habits ; 15. Positive coping self statements worksheet ; 16. Thought record ; 17. Thought-stopping instructions ; 18. Thought continuum exercise ; 19. School letter sample ; 20. Sleep diary ; 21. Tips for improving your sleep ; 22. Stimulus control instructions ; 23. Instructions for activity pacing ; 24. Pleasant activities chart ; References ; Index

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Book SynopsisAn explosion of interest in the applications of hypnosis for clinical problems, especially pain, has led to a wide accumulation of research on hypnosis as a viable, beneficial supplement to treatment protocols. Over the past two decades, published controlled trials have confirmed that hypnosis treatments are effective for reducing daily pain intensity, increasing activity level, and improving mood and sleep quality in individuals with chronic pain. Moreover, evidence also suggests that hypnotic procedures can increase the beneficial effects of other treatments, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Based on these findings, there is a lack of practical resources in the field that offer recommendations for incorporating hypnosis and hypnotic protocols into treatment for pain management. This therapist guide fills this gap by distilling the techniques empirically validated by these clinical trials into one comprehensive, user-friendly volume. Organized into three parts, Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Management summarizes the findings from research, examines the effects of hypnosis on pain, and provides step-by-step instructions for performing hypnotic inductions and making hypnotic suggestions. Designed to be used in conjunction with the corresponding patient workbook, this unique therapist guide is written for clinicians who treat patients with chronic pain and who wish to incorporate hypnosis and hypnotic procedures into their treatment protocols, or those clinicians who already have training in clinical hypnosis and hope to acquire the skills needed to apply it to pain management.An excellent blueprint to understanding pain and the fundamentals of how hypnosis combined with CBT can offer pain amelioration. Perfect, even for uninitiated practitioners who wish to use empirically based scripts.--Jeffrey Zeig, Ph.D., The Milton Erickson FoundationPain can too easily enslave people, holding them captive in many different ways. It is a liberating theme of empowerment that echoes throughout Dr. Jensen''s work: he empowers clinicians to work more knowledgeably and skillfully with people who suffer painful conditions using his therapist guide, and he encourages the suffering individual to break free from pain''s grip with the practical pain management skills taught in his workbook. Dr. Jensen''s vision for the many ways hypnosis can help reduce the debilitating effects of painful conditions is fresh, inspiring and should be regularly integrated into every pain management program.--Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and author of Trancework: An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis (Third Edition) and Treating Depression with HypnosisTrade ReviewReaders will come away with an overview of how to approach using hypnosis with those experiencing chronic pain and a good sense of both the issues involved in working with chronic pain and in using hypnosis. * Dr Angela Busuttil, The Journal of Critical Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; Part I Understanding Pain ; Chapter 1: The Biological Basis of Pain ; Chapter 2: Psychological Factors that Influence Pain ; Part II Understanding Hypnosis ; Chapter 3: What is Hypnosis? ; Chapter 4: What Hypnosis can do for Pain ; Part III Using Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Management ; Chapter 5: Patient Assessment and Preparation ; Chapter 6: Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Management: The Basics ; Chapter 7: Hypnotic Inductions ; Chapter 8: Suggestions for Pain and Symptom Management ; Chapter 9: Suggestions for Thought and Mood Management ; Chapter 10: Suggestions for Behavior, Activity, and Sleep Management ; Chapter 11: End of the Session: Post-hypnotic Suggestions and Reorienting ; Chapter 12: Summary and Consolidation ; Pain Evaluation Form ; Appendix of Self-Report Measures Assessing Pain, Pain-Related Beliefs and Coping, and Clinical Success ; References ; About the Authors

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Book SynopsisIf you suffer from chronic pain, whether as a result of an injury, illness, or accident, you know it can interfere with every aspect of your life. You may also know the medical treatments currently available are limited and, for many, ineffective. Current research has shown hypnosis to be an effective treatment for managing chronic pain, and almost all patients who learn self-hypnosis skills benefit from this approach. The hypnosis treatment found in this workbook has been scientifically tested and proven effective for reducing the intensity of chronic pain, including migraines, back pain, and tension headaches, among others. This workbook explains how to use these techniques to manage your chronic pain and take back control of your life and your health. Used in combination with the program described in the corresponding therapist guide, this workbook teaches you self-hypnosis skills for lessening your pain, enhancing your sleep, and improving your mood. The first chapters will help yoTrade ReviewReaders will come away with an overview of how to approach using hypnosis with those experiencing chronic pain and a good sense of both the issues involved in working with chronic pain and in using hypnosis. The workbook is likely to be useful for patients wishing to consider whether hypnosis may be useful for them as well as those who are actually engaged with the approach. * Dr Angela Busuttil, The Journal of Critical Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy *This is a very important book, because of the great need for chronic pain treatment and because hypnosis is a very successful approach to this. It has a clear structure, is scientifically sound and up-to-date, and explains how hypnosis can work particularly well when combined with other treatment methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy. * Hypnose *Table of ContentsPart I Understanding Pain ; Chapter 1 The Biological Basis of Pain ; Chapter 2 How Thoughts and Coping Responses Influence Pain ; Part II Understanding Hypnosis ; Chapter 3 What is Hypnosis? ; Chapter 4 What Hypnosis can do for Pain ; Part III Using Self-Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Management ; Chapter 5 Hypnosis and Self-Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Management: The Basics ; Chapter 6 Practicing Self-Hypnosis: Entering the Hypnotic "State" ; Chapter 7 Using Self-Hypnosis for Pain and Fatigue Management ; Chapter 8 Using Self-Hypnosis for Thought and Mood Management ; Chapter 9 Using Self-Hypnosis for Activity and Sleep Management ; Chapter 10 Summary and Conclusions

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Book SynopsisIn this groundbreaking book, Dr. Fishman shows how communicating better with patients about their pain can help physicians create safer and more effective treatment strategies. Listening to Pain offers physicians a wealth of practical guidance about asking the right questions and assessing patient responses, including:-What questions to ask pain patients when they first present with pain-Using functional goals as outcome measures-Educating patients about the risks and benefits of treatment-Documenting patient consent and compliance with treatment regimens-How to manage difficult patientsTrade Review"This well-written book drives home the concepts that communication between physicians and pain patients is absolutely crucial and how necessary it is to adequately monitor these patients and maintain appropriate records. 100 - 5 Stars!" -- DOODY'STable of ContentsIntroduction: The Healing Art of Communication ; Chapter 1: Asking the Right Questions ; Step 1: Slow Down ; Step 2: Focus on the Whole Patient, Not Just the Pain ; Step 3: Use Reflective Listening Skills ; The Importance of Taking a Comprehensive ; History ; Focusing on Function ; The Balancing Act of Compassion and Vigilance ; Chapter 2: Focusing on Function ; The Myth of Zero Pain ; A Different Approach ; Monitoring Functional Changes ; 'Universal Precautions' in Pain Management ; Chapter 3: Keeping Track of Treatment ; Why Documentation is a Doctor's (and Patient's) Best Friend ; Elements of Effective Documentation ; Assessment ; Patient Education About Risks and Benefits of Therapy ; Physician-Patient Treatment Agreements ; Monitoring Functional Progress, Adherence, and Adverse Events ; Modifying Treatments Over Time ; Chapter 4: Dealing With Difficult Patients ; The Sources of Aberrant Behaviors ; Managing Aberrant Patient Behavior ; Coping With Specific Aberrant Behaviors ; Terminating a Relationship ; The Rewards of Perseverance ; Chapter 5: Clinician Survival ; Appendix: Resources for Pain Management ; Acknowledgments ; About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe Brain and Pain explores the present and future of pain management, providing a comprehensive understanding based on the latest discoveries from many branches of neuroscience. Current and thorough, it will be invaluable for a range of people seeking to understand their options for treatment as well as students in neuroscience and medicine.Trade ReviewThe Brain and Pain is a comprehensive review of the fundamental principles of pain neurobiology and electrophysiology, with interesting viewpoints on pain psychology and philosophy. -- Carl Saab, Director of Pain Science, Technology And Research (STAR) Labs, Cleveland Clinic, Professor at Case Western Reserve University, adjunct Professor at Brown UniversityThis book may be of specific interest to students at any level who are interested in medicine, neuroscience, or biology but should also be accessible to anyone interested in the mechanisms of pain perception and treatment, provided they do not mind learning some biology on the way. * Choice *Table of ContentsIntroduction and NomenclatureSection I: The Basic Pain Pathway and the Molecular Mechanisms That Determine the Intensity and Duration of Pain1. Pain as a Property of the Nervous System2. Organization of the Human Nervous System: From Nerves to Neurons3. Pain: Perception and Attribution4. The Molecular Neurobiology of Pain5. Adaptation6. Molecular Signals for Persistent Pain7. The Sources of PainSection II: The Modulation of Pain by Circuits in the Brain8. The External Modulation of Pain: Descending Systems9. Alleviating Pain: The Pharmacological Approach10. The Neuromatrix11. The Brain and Pain12. The Mind Regulating the Mind13. Pain Management: Present and FutureAcknowledgmentsNotesIndex

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