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Book SynopsisFor the 20 million people who suffer from pelvic pain: the completely revised and updated guide for making sex feel good again.   Pelvic pain can lead to embarrassment, silence, and misdiagnosis. It can hurt your relationship as well as your sense of self. Tackling the stereotypes, myths, and realities of pelvic pain, this easy‑to‑understand, accessible guide will help readers get the help they need and deserve, offering key information on: The most urgent questions about the causes of pelvic pain The more than twenty causes of pelvic pain How to find the right doctor The relationship between pelvic sex and genetics The newest in treatment for pelvic pain and pelvic pain indications How psychological factors can contribute to and reduce pelvic pain Featuring groundbreaking research and stories from people who've lived it, When Sex Hurts provides the tools you need

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Book SynopsisYoga Bones, written by author, occupational therapist, and yoga instructor Laura Staton, guides readers to manage their pain, be it from injury or after orthopedic surgery, with yoga-inspired and occupational therapist-approved stretches and exercises designed to increase strength and decrease pain.Organized by sections of the body, each chapter includes a curated menu of fully-photographed yoga asana-based exercises, guiding anyone from yoga experts to newbies..Yoga Bones also includes Functional Wellness sections designed to explore the emotional components of healing. For example, a reader with neck pain can find both a menu of physical stretches which can help lessen the pain, but also energetic exercises and meditations for a healing that is holistic.

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Book SynopsisTraces conceptions of pain throughout the ages to reveal the elusive, mysterious nature of pain itself. Interweaving first-person reflections on her own battle with chronic pain, incisive reportage and medical research, the author shows that when dealing with pain we are neither as advanced as we imagine nor as helpless as we may fear.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1: Introduction 1. Introduction: How to Use This Atlas 2. Needle Techniques 3. Fluoroscopic Techniques: Anatomy and Set-Up 4. Ultrasound Techniques and Pearls 5. Optimizing Patient Safety and Positioning 6. Radiation Safety Section 2: Sacral/Coccygeal 7A Caudal Epidural Steroid Injection--Shallow Angle Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 7B Caudal Epidural Spinal Injection--Steep Angle Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 7C Caudal Epidural Steroid Injection: Ultrasound Guidance 8A Ganglion Impar Injection: Fluoroscopic Guidance 8B Ganglion Impar Injection: Ultrasound Guidance 9. Sacral Insufficiency Fracture Repair/Sacroplasty: Fluoroscopic Guidance 10A Sacroiliac Intraarticular Joint Injections--Posterior Approach, Inferior Entry: Fluoroscopic Guidance 10B Sacroiliac Intraarticular Joint Injection: Ultrasound Guidance 11. S1 Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection Section 3: Lumbar/Lumbosacral 12. Lumbar Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection--Paramedian Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 13A Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection--Supraneural, Traditional Single-Needle Technique: Fluoroscopic Guidance 13B Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection--Supraneural, Two-Needle Technique: Fluoroscopic Guidance 13C Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection--Infraneural: Fluoroscopic Guidance 13D Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection--Needle Localization Diagrams 14. Lumbar Myelography: Fluoroscopic Guidance 15A Lumbar Zygapophysial Joint Intraarticular Joint Injection--Posterior Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 15B Lumbar Zygapophysial Joint Nerve (Medial Branch) Injection--Oblique Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 15C Lumbar Zygapophysial Joint Nerve (Medial Branch) Radiofrequency Neurotomy, Posterior Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 15D Lumbar Medial Branch Blocks--Midline: Ultrasound Guidance 15E Lumbar Zygapophysial Joint Innervation--Anatomy Diagram and Lesion Zone Diagram 16. Lumbar Sympathetic Block: Fluoroscopic Guidance 17A Lumbar Provocation Discography/Disc Access: Standard Fluoroscopic Techniques 17B L5-S1 Disc Access: Fluoroscopic Guidance Section 4: Thoracolumbar 18. Thoracolumbular Spinal Cord Stimulation: Fluoroscopic Guidance 19. Vertebral Augmentation (Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty), Transpedicular Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance Section 5: Thoracic 20. Thoracic Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection--Paramedian Approach, Fluoroscopic Guidance 21. Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection--Infraneural Approach 22A Thoracic Zygapophysial Joint Intraarticular Injection--Posterior Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 22B Thoracic Zygapophysial Joint Nerve (Medial Branch) Injection--Posterior Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 22C Thoracic Zygapophysial Joint Nerve (Medial Branch) Radiofrequency Neurotomy--Posterior Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 22D Thoracic Zygapophysial Joint Innervation--Anatomy Diagram 23A Intercostal Nerve Injections: Fluoroscopic Guidance 23B Intercostal Nerve Injection--In-Plane Approach: Ultrasound Guidance 24. Thoracic Disc Access: Fluoroscopic Guidance Section 6: Cervical 25. Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection--Paramedian Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 26. Cervical Spinal Cord Stimulation, Fluoroscopic Guidance 27. Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection: Fluoroscopic Guidance 28A Stellate Ganglion Injection: Fluoroscopic Guidance 28B Stellate Ganglion Injection: Ultrasound Guidance 29. Cervical Discography/Disc Access 30A Cervical Zygapophysial Joint Intraarticular Injection--Posterior Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 30B Cervical Zygapophysial Joint Intraarticular Injection--Lateral Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 30C Cervical Zygapophysial Nerve (Medial Branch) Injection--Lateral Approach: Ultrasound Guidance 30D Cervical Zygapophysial Joint Nerve (Medial Branch) Injection--Lateral Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 30E Cervical Zygapophysial Joint Intraarticular Injection--Posterior Approach: Ultrasound Guidance 30F Cervical Zygapophysial Joint Nerve (Medial Branch) Radiofrequency Neurotomy and Nerve Injection--Posterior Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 30G Cervical Zygapophysial Joint Nerve (Medial Branch) Radiofrequency Neurotomy and Nerve Injection--Posterior Approach: Ultrasound Guidance 30H Cervical Zygapophysial Joint Innervation--Anatomy Diagram and Lesion Zone Diagrams 31. Atlantoaxial Joint Intraarticular Injection: Fluoroscopic Guidance 32. Atlantooccipital Joint Intraarticular Injection: Fluoroscopic Guidance 33. Greater Occipital Nerve Steroid Injection-In Plane Approach: Ultrasound Guidance Section 7: Additional Image-Guided Procedures for the Spine Care and Pain Specialist: Spine Pain Mimickers Shoulder Region 34A Shoulder/Glenohumeral Joint Intraarticular Injection--Anterior Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 34B Intraarticular Shoulder/Glenohumeral Joint Injection--Posterior Approach: Ultrasound Guidance 34C Shoulder/Subacromial/Subdeltoid Injection--Lateral Approach: Ultrasound Guidance 34D Shoulder/Acromioclavicular Joint Injection--Posterior Approach: Ultrasound Guidance 34E Shoulder/Suprascapular Nerve Injection--Posterior Approach: Ultrasound Guidance 34F Shoulder/Biceps Tendon Sheath Injection--Anterior Approach: Ultrasound Guidance Hip Region 35A Intra-articular Hip Injection--Anterior Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 35B Intra-articular Hip Injection--Lateral Approach: Fluoroscopic Guidance 35C Intraarticular Hip Injection--Anterior Approach: Ultrasound Guidance 35D Greater Trochanteric/Gluteus Medius Injection: Ultrasound Guidance 35E Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Injection: Ultrasound Guidance 36A Iliac Crest Biopsy/Aspiration: Fluoroscopic Guidance 36B Iliac Crest Biopsy: Ultrasound Guidance Appendix Spine Intervention References and Tables

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book offers an impressive description of CAM modalities, with a noteworthy level of scholarly detail. The interactive tools in the appendix will be particularly helpful in guiding busy clinicians in selecting the most appropriate pain treatments for their patients, given the overwhelming sea of CAM options. I enjoyed reading it and gained many insights on pain biology and mind-body medicine. I will certainly use 'The Psychometrics of Pain" assessment tools in my practice." Reviewed by Amrit Devgun, ND, AAP (Northwestern Health Sciences University) Doody's Score: 95, 4 Stars!Table of ContentsSection I. Fundamentals and Basic Sciences 1. The Problem of Pain and Pain Management: Why natural alternatives are needed 2. Bioenergetic Foundations of Pain & Inflammation 3. Geophysical and Biophysical Energy in Pain & Inflammation 4. Brain Biology and Neuroscience Section II. Mind-Body Medicine 5. The Mind, Meditation and Mindfulness 6. Stress Management, Relaxation and Biofeedback Therapies 7. Mental Imagery, Visualization and Hypnosis 8. Mental and Spiritual Healing, and Spiritually-Based Rapid Healing Section III. Energy Healing, Hand-Mediated & Biophysical Approaches 9. Energy Medicine and Healing Touch 10. Electro-Magnetic Therapies: Electricity and Magnetism 11. EM Therapies: Light and Phototherapies 12. Spinal Manual Therapy and Chiropractic 13. Massage, Manual Therapies and Bodywork Section IV. Asian Medical Systems 14. Foundations of Chinese and East Asian Medicine 15. Acupuncture and Moxibustion 16. East Asian Manual & Movement Therapies, Part One: Acupressure, Jin Shin Do, Reflexology, Qi Gong, Tui Na 17. East Asian Manual and Movement Therapies, Part Two: Reiki, Shiatsu 18. Ayurveda and Traditional Treatments of India 19. Yoga and Breathing Section V. Natural Remedies for Pain, Inflammation and Diseases of Chronic Inflammation 20. Nutrition and Hydration, Part One: Vitamin and Mineral Micronutrients 21. Nutrition and Hydration, Part Two: Micronutrient Deficiencies 22. Nutrition and Hydration, Part Three: Pain Management with Micronutrients 23. Plant -Based Treatments, Part One: Herbal Remedies 24. Plant-Based Treatments, Part Two: Aromatherapy and Plant Essential Oils Appendix Psychometric Evaluation of Pain

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Foundations of Multi-Modal Analgesia 2. Importance of Multi-Modal Pain Management 3. Physiology of Pain 4. Barriers to Effective Pain Management 5. Introduction to Pain Assessment 6. Pain Assessment in Cognitively Intact Adults 7. Pain Assessment in Non-Verbal or Cognitively Impaired 8. Assess Factors Affecting and Affected by Pain 9. Basic Concepts of Analgesic Administration 10. Non-Opioid Analgesics 11. Opioids 12. Common Opioid Related Adverse Effects 13. Preventing Opioid Induced Advancing Sedation and Respiratory Depression 14. Opioid Use Disorder 15. Co-Analgesics 16. Topical Analgesia 17. Patient Controlled Analgesia 18. Regional and Intraspinal Approaches 19. Interventional Approaches 20. Exercise and Movement 21. Distraction and Relaxation 22. Cognitive Behavioral and Psychotherapeutic Interventions as a Component of Multimodal Analgesic Pain Management 23. Energy Therapies as Components of Multimodal Analgesic Pain Management 24. Manual Therapies for Pain Management 25. Spirituality and Meditation for Pain Management 26. Botanicals and Herbs for Pain Management 27. Other Non-Pharmacologic Interventions For Pain Management 28. Improving Institutional Commitment for Effective Multimodal Pain Management Ann Quinlan Colwell, Sue Ballato, Gregory Scott Firestone, and Eva Pittman Terminology Appendix

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This will serve as a valuable tool for practitioners in pain medicine. There are no comparable books with a similar content or approach." -Martin D. Burke, MD (University of Kentucky College of Medicine) Doody's Review Score: 92-4 Stars!Table of ContentsSECTION 1 Headache and Facial Pain Syndromes 1 Ice Pick Headache 2 Supraorbital Neuralgia 3 Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrania 4 Hemicrania Continua 5 Charlin's Syndrome 6 Sexual Headache 7 Cough Headache 8 Sudden Unilateral Neuralgiform Conjunctival Injection Tearing Headache 9 Primary Thunderclap Headache 10 Hypnic Headache 11 Nummular Headache 12 Headache Associated With Temporal Arteritis 13 Post - Dural Puncture Headache 14 Ramsay Hunt Syndrome 15 Eagle Syndrome 16 Atypical Odontalgia 17 Burning Mouth Syndrome 18 Nervus Intermedius Neuralgia 19 Red Ear Syndrome 20 Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia SECTION 2 Neck and Brachial Plexus Pain Syndromes 21 Clival Chordoma Syndrome 22 Spasmodic Torticollis 23 Cervicothoracic Interspinous Bursitis 24 Scapulocostal Syndrome 25 Parsonage-Turner Syndrome 26 Hyoid Syndrome 27 Omohyoid Syndrome 28 Acute Calcific Prevertebral Tendinitis 29 Neck-Tongue Syndrome 30 Sternohyoid Syndrome SECTION 3 Shoulder Pain Syndromes 31 Supraspinatus Tendinitis 32 Infraspinatus Tendinitis 33 Subacromial Impingement Syndrome 34 OS Acromiale Pain Syndrome 35 Glomus Tumor of the Shoulder 36 Pectoralis Major Tear Syndrome 37 Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment 38 Snapping Scapula Syndrome 39 Quadrilateral Space Syndrome SECTION 4 Elbow Pain Syndromes 40 Pronator Syndrome 41 Cubital Bursitis 42 Anconeus Epitrochlearis 43 OS Supratrochleare-Related Elbow Pain 44 Osteonecrosis Of The Elbow Joint 45 Triceps Tendinitis 46 Radial Tunnel Syndrome 47 Cubital Tunnel Syndrome 48 Driver's Elbow 49 Anterior Interosseus Syndrome SECTION 5 Wrist and Hand Pain Syndromes 50 Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome 51 Cheiralgia Paresthetica 52 Secretan's Syndrome 53 Foreign Body Synovitis 54 Glomus Tumor Of The Hand 55 Erythromelalgia 56 Boxer's Knuckle 57 Triangular Fibrocartilage Tear Syndrome 58 Scapholunate Ligament Tear Syndrome 59 Lunotriquetral Instability Pain Syndrome 60 Kienböck's Disease 61 Avascular Necrosis Of The Scaphoid 62 Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendinitis 63 Flexor Carpi Radialis Tendinitis 64 Trigger Wrist SECTION 6 Thoracic Pain Syndromes 65 Devil's Grip 66 Sternoclavicular Syndrome 67 Postmastectomy Pain 68 Sternalis Syndrome 69 Manubriosternal Joint Syndrome 70 Xiphodynia 71 Serratus Anterior Muscle Syndrome 72 Slipping Rib Syndrome 73 Winged Scapula Syndrome SECTION 7 Abdominal and Groin Pain Syndromes 74 Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment 75 Acute Intermittent Porphyria 76 Radiation Enteritis 77 Liver Pain 78 Abdominal Angina SECTION 8 Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint Pain Syndromes 79 Epidural Abscess 80 Multiple Myeloma 81 Foix-Alajouanine Syndrome 82 Paget's Disease 83 Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis 84 Spondylolisthesis 85 Ankylosing Spondylitis 86 Superior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment Syndrome 87 Lumbar Myofascial Pain Syndrome 88 Lumbar Paraspinal Compartment Syndrome SECTION 9 Pelvic Pain Syndromes 89 Gluteus Maximus Pain Syndrome 90 Gluteus Medius Syndrome 91 Gluteal Bursitis 92 Clunealgia 93 Nutcracker Syndrome 94 Orchialgia 95 Clitoral Priapism 96 Vulvodynia 97 Prostatodynia 98 Levator Ani Pain Syndrome 99 Proctalgia Fugax 100 Paroxysmal Extreme Pain Syndrome SECTION 10 Hip and Lower Extremity Pain Syndromes 101 Avascular Necrosis Of The Femoral Head 102 Transient Regional Osteoporosis 103 Psoas Bursitis 104 Iliopsoas Tendon Rupture 105 Femoral Neuropathy 106 Saphenous Neuralgia 107 Obturator Neuralgia 108 Adductor Tendinitis 109 Iliopectinate Bursitis 110 Snapping Hip Syndrome SECTION 11 Knee Pain Syndromes 111 Tibiofibular Pain Syndrome 112 Jumper's Knee 113 Semimembranosus Insertion Syndrome 114 Coronary Ligament Strain 115 Breaststroker's Knee 116 Quadriceps Expansion Syndrome 117 Runner's Knee 118 Snapping Pes Anserinus Syndrome 119 Glomus Tumor Of The Knee 120 Iliotibial Band Bursitis 121 Fabella Syndrome 122 Hamstring Tendinitis 123 Pes Anserine Bursitis SECTION 12 Ankle and Foot Pain Syndromes 124 Subtalar Joint Pain 125 Midtarsal Joint Pain 126 Posterior Tibial Tendinitis 127 Achilles Bursitis 128 Anterior Talofibular Pain Syndrome 129 Accessory Navicular Pain Syndrome 130 Fibulocalcaneal Pain Syndrome 131 OS Trigonum Pain Syndrome 132 Bunionette Pain 133 Sesamoiditis 134 Metatarsalgia 135 Submetatarsal Adventitial Bursitis

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction Pain Neuroanatomy Periprocedural Pain Management Opioid Reduction Strategies Acute Pain Service: Overview Management of Cancer Pain: Overview Pediatric Pain Shared Decision-Making in Analgesia Acute Pain Treatment Modalities Regional Blocks Neuraxial Anesthesia TENS Chronic Pain Treatment Modalities Blocks for Chronic Pain: Facet and Nerve Heat-Based Ablations: RFA and MWA Cryoablation Ethanol Albation Nerve Stimulators Imaging Modalities Radiography Ultrasound Computed Tomography MR Radiation Safety Contrast Agents Head, Neck, and Upper Extremity Neuroanatomy Acute Pain Procedures Cervical Epidural Scalp Blocks Facet Blocks Brachial Plexus Blocks: Acute Pain/Diagnostic Procedures Upper Extremity Blocks Chronic Pain Procedures Scalp Blocks (Migraines) and TMJ Injections RFA Facet Joint Medial Branch Blocks Trigger Points Stellate Ganglion Blocks Thorax and Chest Wall Neuroanatomy Acute Pain Procedures Thoracic Epidural Erector Spinae Plane Block Intercostal Block Serratus Anterior Block PECS 1 and PECS 2 Blocks Chronic Pain Procedures Cryoablation Heat-Based Ablations Facet Joint Injection Scapulothoracic Bursa Injection Abdomen and Abdominal Wall Neuroanatomy Acute Pain Procedures Epidural Paravertebral Block TAP Block Quadratus Lumborum Block Ilioinguinal and Iliohypogastric Nerve Blocks Chronic Pain Procedures Celiac Neurolysis Mesenteric Ganglion Block Genitofemoral Nerve Block Pelvis and Perineum Neuroanatomy Acute Pain Procedures Sacroiliac Joint Injection Pubic Symphysis Injection Piriformis Injection Ganglion of Impar Sacral Nerve Root Block Pudendal Nerve Block Penile Nerve Block Superior and Inferior Hypogastric Blocks Chronic Pain Procedures Superior and Inferior Hypogastric Blocks Ganglion Impar Block Spine Neuroanatomy Myelography, Discography, and Vertebral Biopsy Epidural Steroid Injection Vertebroplasty Kyphoplasty Sacroplasty Osteocool Lower Extremity Neuroanatomy Acute Pain Procedures Femoral Nerve Block Adductor Canal Block Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Block Fascia Iliaca Block Sciatic Block Interspace Between Popliteal Artery and Capsule of Posterior Knee (iPACK) Block Genicular Nerve Block Peroneal Nerve Block Tibial Nerve Block Saphenous Nerve Block Ankle Block Obturator Block Chronic Pain Procedures Lumbar Sympathetic Blockade and Neurolysis Cryoablation of Selected Nerves Interspace Between Popliteal Artery and Capsule of Posterior Knee (iPACK) Block Genicular Nerve Block Pediatric Pain Introduction to Pediatric Pain Acute Pain Procedures Pediatric Acute and Postoperative Pain Chronic Pain Procedures Pediatric Recurrent and Chronic Pain

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Overall, the book provides a high-quality and comprehensive approach to educating its audience on the broad realm of pain. It is particularly strong in providing updated content and a perspective that brings pain management into the context of society and the potential future." ©Doody's Review Service, 2022, Efime Popovitz, B.S, M.D (Yale School of Medicine)Table of Contents1 The History of Pain Medicine 2 Classification of Acute Pain and Chronic Pain Syndromes 3 Organizing an Inpatient Acute Pain Service 4 Interdisciplinary Outpatient Pain Care 5 Healthcare Policy, Access, Resource Availability, Billing Reimbursement, and Legal Issues in Pain Management 6 Quality Improvement and Patient Safety in Pain Management 7 Education and Training in Pain and Certification in Pain Medicine 8 Neurophysiology of Pain: Peripheral, Spinal, Ascending, and Descending Pathways 9 A Review of Pain-Processing Pharmacology 10 Neuroimaging Techniques 11 Individual Differences in the Experience and Treatment of Pain: Race, Ethnicity, Sex, and Gender 12 COMMUNICATION AND CLINICAL RELATIONSHIPS TO IMPROVE CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC PAIN 13 Genetics in Pain and Pain Management 14 Psychosocial and Psychiatric Aspects of Chronic Pain 15 Comprehensive Approach to the Assessment of Patients Experiencing Pain and Its Impact 16 Mechanism-Based Treatment and Precision Medicine 17 Placebo and Nocebo Effects in Clinical Trials and Clinical Practice 18 History and Physical Examination of the Patient with Pain 19 Electrodiagnostic Techniques in Pain Medicine 20 Radiologic Assessment of the Patient with Pain 21 Biomarkers of Pain: Quantitative Sensory Testing, Conditioned Pain Modulation, Punch Skin Biopsy 22 Psychological and Behavioral Assessment 23 Disability Assessment 24 Preemptive Analgesia and Prevention of Chronic Pain Syndromes after Surgery 24 Postoperative Pain 25 Evaluation and Pharmacologic Treatment of Postoperative Pain 26 Regional and Multimodal Treatments of Perioperative Pain 27 Evaluation and Treatment of Postoperative Pain in Patients with Opioid Use Disorders 28 Evaluation and Treatment of Acute Pain in Children 29 Low Back Pain Disorders 30 Buttock and Sciatica Pain 31 Facet Pain: Pathogenesis, Facet Joint Injections, Medical Branch Blocks, Radiofrequency Rhizotomy 32 Neurosurgical Management of Pain 33 Evaluation and Treatment of Cancer-Related Pain 34 Evaluation and Treatment of Neuropathic Pain Syndromes 35 Evaluation and Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome 36 Evaluation and Treatment of Pain in Selected Neurological Disorders 37 Central Post-Stroke Pain 37 Phantom Pain 37 Spinal Cord Injury Pain 37 Chronic Widespread Pain 38 Headache: Migraine, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Tension-type, and Other Chronic Headaches 39 Cervicogenic Headache, Postdural Puncture Headache, and Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension 40 Orofacial Pain 41 Visceral Pain 42 Pelvic Pain 43 Pediatric Chronic Pain Management 44 Geriatric Pain Management 45 Pain Management During Pregnancy and Lactation 46 Rheumatologic Disorders 47 Pain in Patients with Medical Comorbidities 48 Major Opioids and Chronic Opioid Therapy 49 Minor Analgesics 50 The U.S. Opioid Crisis and the Legal and Legislative Implications 51 Evaluation for Opioid Management: Opioid Misuse Assessment Tools and Drug Testing in Pain Management 52 Comorbid Pain and Addiction Disorders: Mechanisms and Treatment 53 Antidepressants 54 Adjunct Medications for Pain Management 54 Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Agents/COX-2 Inhibitors 55 Skeletal Muscle Relaxants 56 Cannabinoids for Pain Management 57 Topical Analgesics 57 Neuraxial Agents for Intraspinal Drug Delivery 57 Pharmacology for the Interventional Physician 58 Psychological Approaches in Pain Management 59 Physical Medicine Modalities in Pain Management 60 Physical Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Pain 61 Complementary Approaches to Pain Management 62 Patient Education and Self-Management 63 Neurolytic Agents, Neuraxial Neurolysis, and Neurolysis of Sympathetic Axis for Cancer Pain 64 Head and Neck Blocks 65 Interlaminar and Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections 66 Radiofrequency Treatment 67 Hip and Knee Pain: Intraarticular Injections and Radiofrequency Treatment 67 Sacroiliac Joint Injection, Lateral Branch Blocks, and Radiofrequency Treatment 68 Neurolysis of Sympathetic Axis for Cancer Pain 68 Muscle Injections: Trigger Point, Piriformis, IIipsoas/Quadratus Lumborum, and Scalene Muscle Injections 69 Minimally Invasive Procedures for Vertebral Compression Fractures 70 BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL PRE-SCREENING FOR SPINAL CORD AND PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATION DEVICES 71 Spinal Cord, DRG, and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation 72 Intrathecal Pumps 73 Upper Extremity Blocks 73 Lower Extremity Blocks 73 Radiation Safety and Radiographic Contrast Agents 74 Anticoagulation and Infection Considerations in Pain Procedures 74 Truncal Blocks 75 Pain Management in Primary Care 75 Discography 76 Intradiscal Procedures: Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy (IDET), Nucleoplasty, Decompressor 76 Pain Management in the Emergency Room 77 Joint injections 77 Management of Pain in Sickle Cell Disease 78 Burn Pain 79 Pain Evaluation and Management in Patients with Limited Ability to Communicate Due to Dementia 80 Disparities in Pain Management 81 Pain Management in the Critically III Patient 81 The Health Implications of Disparities in Cancer and Pain Care: Unequal Burdens and Unheard Voices 82 Pain Management at the End of Life and Home Care for the Terminally Ill Patient 83 Home Care 83 Clinical Trial Methodology for Acute Pain Research 84 Clinical Trial Methodology for Chronic Pain Outcome Studies 85 Ethics of Research in Adult and Pediatric Patients with Pain 86 Directions and Areas in Need of Investigation 87 Test

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Odontoid Process Subluxation in Rheumatoid Arthritis 2. Cervical Strain 3. C5 Herniated Disc 4. C6 Herniated Disc 5. C7 Herniated Disc 6. Cervical Myelopathy 7. Thoracic Vertebral Compression Fracture 8. Epidural Abscess 9. Lumbar Strain 10. L4 Herniated Disc 11. L5 Herniated Disc 12. Spondylosis 13. Spondylolisthesis 14. Spinal Stenosis 15. Sacroiliac Joint Pain

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1.Glenohumeral Joint Pain 2.Acromioclavicular Joint Pain 3.Subacromial Impingement Syndrome 4.Subdeltoid Bursitis 5.Bicipital Tendinitis 6.Biceps Tendon Rupture 7.Rotator Cuff Disease 8.Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment 9.Tennis Elbow 10.Golfer's Elbow 11.Olecranon Bursitis 12.Ulnar Nerve Entrapment At The Elbow 13.Cubital Tunnel Syndrome 14. Triceps Tendinitis 15.Pronator Syndrome

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsOsteoarthritis of the Knee Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Knee Medical Meniscal Tear Lateral Meniscal Tear Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear Jumper's Knee Runner's Knee Suprapatellar Bursitis Prepatellar Bursitis Infrapatellar Bursitis Pes Anserine Bursitis Osgood Schlatter Disease Baker Cyst Hamstring Tendinitis Common Peroneal Nerve Entrapment

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS/CONTENT STRUCTURE (INCLUDE AVAILABLE CONTRIBUTOR INFO) History of neuromodulation and PNS Peripheral nerve entrapment PNS mechanism of action (with focus on wireless technology) Surgical tools Surgical technique (keeping in mind this can be done using several systems) Patient education and preparation (diagnostic block, psych, trial, implant) Occipital nerves Trigeminal nerve and its branches Suprascapular/axillary nerve Brachial plexus Ulnar nerve Median nerve Radial nerve Intercostal nerves Ilioinguinal/iliohyppogastric nerve Genitofemoral nerve Superior cluneal nerve Middle cluneal nerve Inferior cluneal nerve Pudendal nerves Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve Femoral nerve Sciatic nerve Genicular nerves/IPS Peroneal nerves Saphenous nerve Posterior tibial nerve Sural nerve

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Chapter Costosternal Syndrome 2 Chapter Manubriosternal Syndrome 3 Chapter Intercostal Neuralgia 4 Chapter Diabetic Truncal Neuropathy 5 Chapter Tietze's Syndrome 6 Chapter Precordial Catch Syndrome 7 Chapter Devil's Grip 8 Chapter Fractured Ribs 9 Chapter Post-Thoracotomy Pain 10 Chapter Nephrolithiasis 11 Chapter Acute Pancreatitis 12 Chapter Chronic Pancreatitis 13 Chapter Irritable Bowel Syndrome 14 Chapter Appendicitis 15 Chapter Diverticulitis

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword to the first edition Foreword to the Second edition Foreword to the third edition Preface 1. Introduction to pain 2. The patient's voice 3. Developing your communication toolkit: a practical guide for healthcare professionals 4. Social determinants of pain Section 1: Overview: what is pain? 5. The psychology of pain: implications for the assessment and management of people in pain 6. Neuroanatomy of the nociceptive system 7. Neurophysiology of pain Section 2: Assessment and management of pain 8. Assessing pain 9. Pain education for patients 10. Participating in life roles through self-management 11. Exercise therapy 12. Psychological management of pain 13. Neuropathic pain and complex regional pain syndrome 14. Manual therapy and influence on pain perception 15. Pain pharmacology and the pharmacological management of pain 16. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and acupuncture 17. Workplace rehabilitation Section 3: Special issues 18. Multidisciplinary and interprofessional working 19. Pain in childhood 20. Pain in older adults 21. Cancer pain 22. Inequities in pain: pain in low- and middle-income countries and among indigenous peoples 23. Chronic pain and psychiatric problems 24. Acute pain 25. Persistent pain and the law: legal aspects of persistent pain management 26. Conclusions: the future

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Book Synopsis"I found this book extremely easy to read. It does much more than tell us what pain is and how to limit or prevent it. It explains the ethical aspects of pain management and makes us think about why and how we should manage patientsâ pain, and what our rights and duties are in pain management. The book takes us from an explanation of pain, through pain assessment, pharmacology and management, and informs us how to plan for pain management, rather than only focussing on reactive pain control. It also looks at pain from the patientâs perspective and teaches us how to assess pain using a variety of recognised tools ... I will use this book again and again, and would recommend it to fellow students who are placed on wards where pain management and planning is required."Conor Hamilton, Student Nurse, Queens University Belfast, UKThis practical introductory text provides an accessible guide to pain and how it affects patients and care giving. It considers:DiffereTable of ContentsWhat is pain?Dilemmas in pain management Communicating the experience of pain Pain assessment The pharmacology of pain control Delivering pain management Acute pain management: Planning for pain Chronic pain management Pain management in palliative care

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Book SynopsisWhen a patient's suffering is not adequately managed by the best medical interventions available, the clinician may feel at a loss.

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Book SynopsisThis caring, authoritative guide, written by a team of licensed natural health practitioners, tells you about the safe, alternative therapies that dramatically reduce or completely end chronic pain. And they work where conventional medicine has failed. Find out about:• The safe herb that can stop arthritic joint pain• Acupuncture to curtail lower back pain• Chiropractic treatments to end migraines• Biofeedback as the preferred cure for TMJ pain• The common spice in a pain-relieving compress for neuralgia• A safer, natural form of aspirin • Acupuncture as excellent therapy for bone breaks and muscle injuries And much more, including which pain clinic methods work and which don’t, and how to locate a reputable professional to help you.

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Book SynopsisReviews the role of peripheral receptor mechanisms in the transduction of pain. This title provides a framework for the development of effective rationally-designed analgesic drugs and therapies with and promoting basic and clinical studies on potentially interesting peripheral receptor targets.Table of ContentsFOREWORD by Lars Arendt-Nielsen. PREFACE. CONTRIBUTORS. PART I PERIPHERAL MECHANISM IN CLINICAL PAIN CONDITIONS. 1. Role of Peripheral Mechanisms in Craniofacial Pain Conditions (Barry J. Sessle). 2. Role of Peripheral Mechanisms in Spinal Pain Conditions (Brian E. Cairns and Pradit Prateepavanich). PART II SPECIFIC RECEPTOR TARGETS FOR PERIPHERAL ANALGESICS. 3. Voltage-Gated Sodium Channels in Peripheral Nociceptive Neurons as Targets For the Treatment of Pain (Theodore R. Cummins). 4. Potassium Channels (Daisuke Nishizawa1, Toru Kobayashi, and Kazutaka Ikeda). 5. Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels as Targets for the Treatment of Chronic Pain (Joe McGivern). 6. Adenosine Receptors (Jana Sawynok). 7. Acid-Sensing Ion Channels and Pain (Roxanne Y. Walder, Christopher J. Benson and Kathleen A. Sluka). 8. Vanilloid (TRPV1) and Other Transient Receptor Potential Channels (Marcello Trevisani and Arpad Szallasi). 9. Glutamate Receptors (Brian E. Cairns). 10. Serotonin Receptors (Malin Ernberg). 11. Adrenergic Receptors (Antti Pertovaara). 12. Cholinergic Receptors and Botulinum Toxin (Parisa Gazerani). 13. Cannabinoids and Pain Control in the Periphery (Jason J. McDougall). 14. Opioid Receptors (Claudia Herrera Tambeli, Luana Fischer and Carlos Amilcar Parada). 15. Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide and Substance P (Ranjinidevi Ambalavanar and Dean Dessem). 16. Role of Somatostatin and Somatostatin Receptors in Pain (Ujendra Kumar). 17. Cytokines (Tumor Necrosis Factor, Interleukins) and Prostaglandins (Per Alstergren). 18. Neurotrophic Factors and Pain (Peter Svensson). PART III DELIVERY SYSTEMS. 19. Topical and Systemic Drug Delivery Systems Targeted Drug Therapy (Urs Hafeli and Amit Kale). 20. Gene Therapy for Pain (Marina Mata and David J. Fink). 21. Topical Analgesics (Akhlaq Waheed Hakim and Brian E. Cairns). Index.

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Book SynopsisSufferers, finding that chronic pain alters every aspect of life, often become frustrated and distrust a profession seemingly unable to explain or effectively treat their illness. This volume searches out more effective ways to describe and analyze the human context of pain.Table of ContentsACKNOWLEDGMENTS Chapter One: Pain as Human Experience: An Introduction Arthur Kleinman, Paul E. Brodwin, Byron]. Good, Mary-Jo DelVecchio Good Chapter Two: A Body in Pain-The Making of a World of Chronic Pain Byron]. Good Chapter Three: Work as a Haven from Pain Mary-Jo DelVecchio Good Chapter Four: Symptoms and Social Performances: The Case of Diane Reden Paul E. Brodwin Chapter Five: Chronic Illness and the Construction of Narratives Linda C. Garro Chapter Six: "After a While No One Believes You": Real and Unreal Pain jean E. Jackson Chapter Seven: Pain and Resistance: The Delegitimation and Relegitimation of Local Worlds Arthur Kleinman Epilogue Mary-Jo DelVecchio Good, Byron]. Good, Arthur Kleinman, Paul E. Brodwin CONTRIBUTORS INDEX

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Book SynopsisAn integrated and practical guide to the management and treatment of burns, this volume gives explicit recommendations for courses of treatment. Experts from all the major disciplines involved in critical care have focused their attention on specific problems and areas of treatment involved in the care of burned patientsTrade Review'This book would be valuable in all Burns Units and is recommended reading for examination candidates.' G. S. Routh, British Journal of Anaesthesia'The book is full of common sense and achieves a good transatlantic consensus on the practical management of the burned patient.' J. Brown, Anaesthesia'… a most useful, judicious and informative volume that will soon disappear from my shelf …' Robert F. Armstrong, British Journal of Hospital MedicineTable of ContentsList of contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Pathophysiology of burn shock W. W. Monafo and P. Q. Bessey; 2. Assessment of thermal burns D. H. Ahrenholz, J. B. Williams and L. D. Solem; 3. Transportation D. L. Edbrooke, R. E. John and R. J. Murray; 4. Resuscitation of major burns J. L. Hunt, W. W. Monafo, G. F. Purdue and L. T. A. Rylah; 5. Inhalation injury W. R. Clark; 6. Monitoring of the burn patient R. J. Kagan; 7. The paediatric burn patient G. F. Purdue and J. L. Hunt; 8. Nutrition M. A. Marano, M. R. Madden, J. L. Finkelstein and C. W. Goodwin; 9. Infection in burn patients C. G. Ward; 10. Anaesthesia for the burned patient L. T. A. Rylah and S. M. Underwood; 11. Surgical management G. D. Warden; 12. Postoperative care of the burned patient R. Bunsell; 13. Prognosis of the burn injury A. D. Wilmshurst; 14. Complications of intensive care of the burned patient S. M. Underwood and L. T. A. Rylah; Index.

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Book SynopsisEvery morning, more than 50 million Americans wake up to another day in pain. If you are one of them, you know the way chronic pain can take over your life: the lost work and missed pleasures, the harsh drugs or surgeries, the feelings of anger and frustration, the endless search from doctor to doctor. It doesn’t have to be that way. This remarkable book, by one of the leading pain specialists in America, puts in your hands the resources usually available only at the most sophisticated pain clinics. Recent research has shown that the solution to the puzzle of pain is almost never one “magic bullet” treatment. What works is a combination of therapies--often three or more--customized to your individual needs. Some drugs or surgeries can actually make your condition worse, while surprisingly gentle alternative therapies can provide measurable, lasting relief. The key is knowing how to combine the best of both conventional and alternative medicine.Dr. J

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Book SynopsisAn essential guide to understanding the health benefits of marijuana and CBDMarijuana has been used for thousands of years as a medicine, but pot has been illegal in the United States for most of our lives. Almost all states have now legalized its medical use, and many consumers and physicians are exploring it as an alternative to conventional treatments. There’s substantial evidence that marijuana (cannabis) is a safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, chemo side effects, sleep and mood disorders, MS, and Parkinson’s disease, among others. But there’s also misinformation about marijuana on social media. And most physicians have limited knowledge on the subject, while dispensary staff (aka “budtenders”) lack medical training. Mikhail Kogan, MD, a renowned expert on medical marijuana, has found that cannabinoids (THC, CBD, hemp, and other cannabis products) can often be more beneficial, have fewer side effects, and

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Book SynopsisCovering both the pharmacological and the more controversial non-pharmacological management of pain relief, this comprehensive text, edited by an internationally renowned specialist, provides practical guidance to all involved in this aspect of labour care.

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Book SynopsisIn Heal Your Pain Now, Dr. Joe Tatta teaches you how to regain control of your life by breaking the cycle of persistent pain. Following Dr. Tatta''s program, you learn the role of the brain in pain--and how to use your brain to STOP your pain; how nutrition can eliminate the inflammation in your body, which is exacerbating your pain; and how to overcome Sedentary Syndrome and choose the best movement strategy. Dr. Tatta provides quizzes, self-assessments, meal plans, shopping lists, recipes, and exercises to support you throughout the program. If you struggle with chronic pain from an injury, autoimmune disease, or musculoskeletal pain--or are overweight and have tried everything without success--Heal Your Pain Now provides natural solutions to finally eliminate your pain and return to an active, healthy, and fulfilling life. Trade Review"This book will help people who suffer from chronic pain from conditions such as fibromyalgia, autoimmune disease, musculoskeletal injury, obesity, or any persistent pain state. Dr. Joe Tatta has written a blueprint to resolve pain using integrated, functional, medicine principles. I recommend this book and the Healing Pain Program." ?Mark Hyman, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet "We've been approaching pain all wrong. The solution doesn't come in a bottle; it comes by taking control of your health. Dr. Tatta provides a simple, easy-to-implement strategy that helps you break free from pain and live the life you deserve." ?JJ Virgin, New York Times bestselling author of JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet and the Virgin Diet "Dr. Tatta is a rare breed of physical therapist, nutritionist, and functional medicine practitioner. This book provides easy, effective strategies and natural strategies for those who want to heal their pain." ?Dr. Alan Christianson, New York Times bestselling author of The Adrenal Reset Diet "If persistent pain is holding you hostage, let Dr. Joe Tatta show you how to break free! Through his amazing Healing Pain Program, he's helped thousands of people reclaim their lives--and now it's your turn." ?Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, New York Times bestselling author of Dr. Kellyann's Bone Broth Diet and host of the Public Television Special "21 Days to a Slimmer, Younger You" "At last - a must read book for those who struggle with pain. Heal Your Pain Now mindfully brings readers through an amazing healing journey. Dr. Tatta shows you how emotions and thoughts are right at the core of your pain experience. He outlines practical and concrete ways you can use the power of your mind to reverse pain. This book is also a much needed resource for health care professionals who want to help patients successfully cope and thrive!" ?Dr. Susan Albers, New York Times bestselling author of Eat.Q. "Dr. Tatta has compiled a trove of the latest information about pain. More importantly, he has distilled this information into an evidence-based program that has helped many people overcome their pain. I highly recommend this book." ?Howard Schubiner, MD, author of Unlearn Your Pain and Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression; Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI

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Book SynopsisPain in one form or another is probably the most common symptom presented to medical and healthcare professionals. Long a subject of biomedical interest, more recent biopsychosocial theories have extended the study of pain as a concept which is highly individual in the way it is experienced.Trade ReviewFirst Prize in Health and Social Care in the 2018 BMA Medical Book Awards "Elaine Denny has written a lively survey of research illuminating the experience of pain with a focus on the implications for clinical practice and policy. Problematising medical assumptions of objectivity around pain assessment, diagnosis and treatment that compound the experience of pain, this accessible book offers a strong critique of current clinical practice." Hannah Bradby, Uppsala University, Sweden"Given that the topic of pain covers such a vast spectrum including culture, religion, politics, science, medicine, and the arts, amongst others, this book does an impressive job of summarising these various, often conflicting, elements, giving the reader an excellent overview of its diverse philosophies. A must-read for those with a genuine interest in learning more about the field of pain."Paul Cameron, University of DundeeTable of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Historical Perspectives on Pain Chapter 2: Sociological Theory, Concepts and Pain Chapter 3: The Experience of Pain Chapter 4: Care and Care Services for Pain Chapter 5: Structures of Diversity and Pain Chapter 6: Pain as an Contested Experience Chapter 7: Emotional Pain and Suffering Chapter 8: Health Professionals’ Experience of Pain Chapter 9 Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisPain in one form or another is probably the most common symptom presented to medical and healthcare professionals. Long a subject of biomedical interest, more recent biopsychosocial theories have extended the study of pain as a concept which is highly individual in the way it is experienced.Trade ReviewFirst Prize in Health and Social Care in the 2018 BMA Medical Book Awards "Elaine Denny has written a lively survey of research illuminating the experience of pain with a focus on the implications for clinical practice and policy. Problematising medical assumptions of objectivity around pain assessment, diagnosis and treatment that compound the experience of pain, this accessible book offers a strong critique of current clinical practice." Hannah Bradby, Uppsala University, Sweden"Given that the topic of pain covers such a vast spectrum including culture, religion, politics, science, medicine, and the arts, amongst others, this book does an impressive job of summarising these various, often conflicting, elements, giving the reader an excellent overview of its diverse philosophies. A must-read for those with a genuine interest in learning more about the field of pain."Paul Cameron, University of DundeeTable of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Historical Perspectives on Pain Chapter 2: Sociological Theory, Concepts and Pain Chapter 3: The Experience of Pain Chapter 4: Care and Care Services for Pain Chapter 5: Structures of Diversity and Pain Chapter 6: Pain as an Contested Experience Chapter 7: Emotional Pain and Suffering Chapter 8: Health Professionals’ Experience of Pain Chapter 9 Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE BIG RED READ PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION IN 2013.Cathryn Kemp was a successful travel journalist who was struck down by a life-threatening illness, pancreatitis. After four years of operations and mis-diagnoses she left hospital with a repeat prescription for fentanyl, a painkiller 100 times stronger than heroin. Within two years she was taking more than ten times the NHS maximum, all on prescription. Her family struggled to understand; her boyfriend left her, she hit rock bottom. Discovering she had only six months to live if she didn''t give up the drugs she sold everything she owned and checked into rehab. In the addiction treatment centre she was told that she was unlikely to recover from ''the highest level of opiate-abuse in the clinic''s history''. To everyone''s amazement, she proved them wrong.This is an extraordinarily poignant, vivid and honest memoir. Based on the twenty-four diaries that the author kept during this period, we travel with Cathryn Trade ReviewSeeringly honest and courageous, an absolutely brilliantly written book about the descent into painkiller addiction that can so easily occur when someone is dealing with unbearable physical and emotional pain. This book should be read by every doctor and mental health practitioner for its unwavering insights into the psychology of addiction. A brave, heartfelt and extraordinary book * Corinne Sweet, author of Overcoming Addiction, psychologist and broadcaster *A brilliantly written book . . . It's not only an inspirational addiction recovery story but also a deeply moving book about recovering from loss on many levels - health, love, independence, career, dignity, trust, optimism . . . Cathryn's story gripped me at gut level from page one * Gael Lindenfield *Compelling and highly topical * Bookseller *Frankly written, Kemp's courageous memior will help those dealing with an addict, or with addiction itself. * Big Issue (North) *

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Book SynopsisOn occasion nearly everyone experiences short-term back pain from sore or strained muscles. But for many who come to treat their back gingerly because they fear further 'injury,' a cycle of worry and inactivity results; this aggravates existing muscle tightness and leads them to think of themselves as having a 'bad back.' Even worse is the understandable but usually counterproductive assumption that back pain is caused by 'abnormalities'-bulging disks, a damaged spine, and so on. However, these abnormalities are frequently found in those who have absolutely no pain whatsoever. In reality, most backs are strong and resilient, built to support our bodies for a lifetime; truly 'bad backs' are rare.Drawing on their work with patients and studies from major scientific journals and corporations, the authors of Back Sense-all three are former chronic back pain sufferers themselves-developed a revolutionary self-treatment approach targeting the true causes of chr

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Book SynopsisA practical, solution-based guide for ending chronic pain. What exactly is chronic pain? Is there a solution for it? 8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain answers these questions and more, presenting attainable, accessible and evidence-based solutions to your pain problems. Written by a pain specialist with extensive hands-on experience and knowledge.

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Book Synopsis Understanding Low Back Pain chart uses low back pain guidelines from the American Pain Society (APS) and the American College of Physicians (ACP) as a key reference, this visual and textual overview of the condition explains: Types of low back pain Causes and risk factors Signs and symptoms Treatment and management Prevention techniques This chart illustrates: A human figure (posterior view) with pain radiating into the leg and numbness and tingling in the leg Sagittal view of lower spine with: tumor of the spinal cord, bone spur impinging on spinal nerves, compression fractures and herniated disc impinging on spinal nerve Anterior view of the lower spine and pelvis showing tumors, infections, degenerative diseases, ankylosing spondylitis, sacroiliitis, arthritis, and intrapelvic mass Correct postures and techniques to avoid low back pain Made in USAAvailable in the following versi

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Book SynopsisUp-to-date information on pain managementincluding options to consider when conventional treatment is ineffective Providing effective treatment for pain-especially to elderly clients-can be a vexing problem for even the most knowledgeable clinician. In Clinical Management of the Elderly Patient in Pain, some of the world's leading authorities describe the unique difficulties that arise when trying to provide pain relief to elderly patients. They examine conventional treatment with opioid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs along with a broad range of alternatives to consider when frontline drugs fail. Non-drug options for pain relief from the fields of physical medicine and psychology are also explored. Essential topics addressed in Clinical Management of the Elderly Patient in Pain include: pain as an aspect of advancing age how pharmacology differs in elderly patients available therapeutic options, including opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-epileptic drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, membrane stabilizers, and topical agents physical medicine approaches psychological approaches to pain in the elderly Most publications on this subject focus on the use of opioids, non-steroidal drugs, and other commonly prescribed analgesics. Clinical Management of the Elderly Patient in Pain takes a different approach. Editor Gary McCleane, MD, says, Our need, with elderly patients, is to provide treatment that is both effective and easily tolerated. This is not a book devoted to opioids and non-steroidals, although they are addressed. Nor is it about those analgesics used in younger patients being used in smaller doses with the elderly. Rather, it contains practical options for treating pain when other simple remedies fail to help. At times this will involve using conventional analgesics in scaled-down doses, but at others it will involve using substances not yet fully recognized as possessing analgesic properties because they fit the bill in terms of possible analgesic actions, side-effect profiles, and lack of drug/drug interactionsand because practical experience suggests they may be useful in the scenario described.Clinical Management of the Elderly Patient in Pain is designed as a point of interface between the specialist pain practitioner and the clinician faced with all the problems of satisfactorily managing pain in elderly patients. It presents commonsense, practical, patient-oriented options that make it a useful resource for busy clinicians.Table of Contents About the Editors Contributors Preface Chapter 1. Pain and the Elderly Patient (Gary McCleane) An Aging Population Neural Differences in the Aged Effect of Age in Animal Pain Models Effect of Age on Human Experimental Pain Effect of Age on Clinical Pain Conclusion Chapter 2. Acute and Chronic Pain in the Elderly (Pradeep Chopra and Howard Smith) Acute Pain Chronic Pain Cancer Pain Chapter 3. Pain Management and Pharmacological Differences in the Elderly Patient (Peter Passmore and David Craig) External Factors Pharmacokinetic Alterations Pharmacodynamic Changes Conclusion Chapter 4. Acetaminophen for the Elderly (Pradeep Chopra and Howard Smith) Clinical Pharmacology Adverse Effects Laboratory Values Affected Overdosage Dosage and Administration Chapter 5. Opioids (Gary McCleane) Does Age Influence the Dose of Opioid Required to Achieve Analgesia? Pain and Its Responsiveness to Opioids Types of Opioid Side Effects of Opioid Analgesics Clinical Use of Opioids in the Elderly Conclusion Chapter 6. NSAIDs and the Elderly (Jennifer A. Elliott) Mechanism of Action and Physiologic Effects of NSAIDs Classification of NSAIDs and Individual Agents of Particular Concern in the Elderly Potential Adverse Drug Interactions with NSAIDs in the Elderly Conclusion Chapter 7. Tramadol for the Elderly (Pradeep Chopra and Howard Smith) Clinical Pharmacology Adverse Events Dosage and Administration Guidelines for Using Tramadol in the Elderly Chapter 8. Topical Local Anesthetics (Charles Argoff) The Use of Topical Local Analgesics for Neuropathic Pain The Use of Targeted Peripheral Analgesics for Pain Associated with Soft Tissue Injury and Osteoarthritis The Use of Targeted Peripheral Analgesics for the Treatment of Low Back Pain and Myofascial Pain Other Uses of Topical Analgesics Summary Chapter 9. Nitrates, Capsaicin, and Tricyclic Antidepressants (Gary McCleane) Nitrates Capsaicin Tricyclic Antidepressants Conclusion Chapter 10. Topical Opioids (Gary McCleane) Peripheral Opioid Receptors Effect of Peripheral Application of Opioids for Acute Pain Transdermal Fentanyl Topical Morphine Transdermal Buprenorphine Other Modes of Administration of Strong Opioids Conclusion Chapter 11. Tricyclic Antidepressants As Analgesics in the Elderly (Mary E. Lynch and Jana Sawynok) Systemic Tricyclic Antidepressants As Analgesics Other Antidepressants As Analgesics Comorbid Pain and Depression Mechanisms of Action of Antidepressants As Analgesics Topical Antidepressants As Analgesics in Clinical Studies Chapter 12. Antiepileptics (Gary McCleane) Neuropathic Pain Selecting an AED Specific AEDs Side Effects of AEDs Examples of Conditions That May Respond to Use of an AED Conclusion Chapter 13. Spinal Analgesia in the Elderly (Thomas M. Larkin and Steven P. Cohen) Definitions Physiologic Considerations Anatomical Considerations Neuraxial Analgesics in Perioperative and Chronic Pain Conditions Local Anesthetics Opioids Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonists N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Antagonists Calcium Channel Blockers Adenosine Cholinergic Agonists Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Agonists Somatostatin Neuroleptics Aspirin and NSAIDs Conclusion Chapter 14. Oral and Intravenous Local Anaesthetics (Gary McCleane) Oral Local Anaesthetics Intravenous Local Anaesthetics Conditions Benefiting from Intravenous Lidocaine Suggested Clinical Use Conclusion Chapter 15. Muscle Relaxants (Howard Smith) Pharmacologic Considerations for the Use of Muscle Relaxants in the Elderly Muscle Relaxant Agents Other Agents and Treatments Summary Chapter 16. Physical Therapy and Pain Management with the Elderly (Dennis Martin) Function Context Consequences of Pain in the Elderly Models of Pain Management Role of the Physical Therapist Physical Therapy Treatments Goal Setting Conclusion Chapter 17. Psychosocial Factors in Pain Management of the Older Patient (Edmund J. Burke) Age Differences in Prevalence Rates of Chronic Pain The Nature of Pain States Physical Differences in Pain Perception Sociocultural Factors in the Experience and Report of Pain in Older Patients Emotional and Psychological Factors Influencing Pain Experience Practical Issues in the Assessment and Treatment of the Elderly Pain Patient Summary Chapter 18. Use of Psychotropic Medications in Geriatric Pain Management (Guerman Ermolenko) Antidepressants Antipsychotics Significant Side Effects and Interactions of the Antidepressants Strategies for Combined Psychiatric and Pain Syndromes Conclusion Chapter 19. Treatment of Common Conditions (Gary McCleane) Central Post Stroke Pain Cervical Radiculopathy Fibromyalgia Fracture Pain Metastatic Bone Pain Muscle Spasm Osteoarthritis—Monoarticular Osteoarthritis—Polyarticular Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Peripheral Vascular Disease Postherpetic Neuralgia Sciatica Skin Ulcers Tendonitis Trigeminal Neuralgia Visceral Pain Appendix. Drug Interactions Glossary Index Reference Notes Included

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Book SynopsisA physician and therapist equip readers with a holistic approach to chronic pain management and offer a plan to reprogram neurologic pathways, increase functioning, and experience improvement in their pain and symptoms.

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Book SynopsisPresents a classification system of mechanical pain syndromes that is designed to direct the exercise prescription and the correction of faulty movement patterns. This book gives practitioners an organized method of analyzing the mechanical cause of movement impairment syndrome, the contributing factors and a strategy for management.Table of ContentsChapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Concepts and Principles of Movement System Balance Chapter Three: Imbalances of the Trunk and Low Back Movement Impairment Syndromes Chapter Four: Lower Extremity Imbalances and Hip Impairment Syndromes Chapter Five: Upper Extremity Imbalances and Shoulder Impairment Syndromes Chapter Six: Examination for Muscle and Movement Imbalances of the Lower Quarter, the Trunk, and the Shoulder Girdle Chapter Seven: Exercise Descriptions for the Practitioner Chapter Eight: Exercise Handouts for the Patient Chapter Nine: Case Studies

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Book SynopsisGuarino encourages his own patients, Master your pain. Reclaim your life!Trade ReviewThis small book should be read by all patients with low back pain... I highly recommend this book to medical students, residents, pain fellows, and pain practitioners, as well as any healthcare workers interested in low back pain. It will help them understand their patients and answer frequently asked questions. Doody's Review Service 2010Table of ContentsPrefacePart I: Why Does It Hurt? Who Can Help?1. All about Pain2. The Right Doctor for You3. Diagnosing What's Causing Your PainPart II: Therapies from A to Z4. Tools for Managing Pain5. Exercise for Treating Pain (with Elizabeth Pegg Frates, M.D.)6. Tools for Reducing Stress7. Pain Medications8. Injections and Other Treatments9. Surgery10. Alternative TreatmentsPart III: The Cost of Chronic Pain11. Covering the Cost of Pain: Insurance12. The Ins and Outs of Disability13. The Personal Cost of Pain: RelationshipsAppendix: The Anatomy of the BackNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisGuarino encourages his own patients, Master your pain. Reclaim your life!Trade ReviewThis small book should be read by all patients with low back pain... I highly recommend this book to medical students, residents, pain fellows, and pain practitioners, as well as any healthcare workers interested in low back pain. It will help them understand their patients and answer frequently asked questions. Doody's Review Service 2010Table of ContentsPrefacePart I: Why Does It Hurt? Who Can Help?1. All about Pain2. The Right Doctor for You3. Diagnosing What's Causing Your PainPart II: Therapies from A to Z4. Tools for Managing Pain5. Exercise for Treating Pain (with Elizabeth Pegg Frates, M.D.)6. Tools for Reducing Stress7. Pain Medications8. Injections and Other Treatments9. Surgery10. Alternative TreatmentsPart III: The Cost of Chronic Pain11. Covering the Cost of Pain: Insurance12. The Ins and Outs of Disability13. The Personal Cost of Pain: RelationshipsAppendix: The Anatomy of the BackNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisThis seventh edition of a bestseller has been totally revised and updated, making this the most comprehensive rewrite in the book''s long and distinguished history. It includes new chapters, new sections and section editors, and new contributors. Offering an interdisciplinary approach to pain management, the book delivers a scholarly presentation for those concerned with pedagogy, while still being accessible to those concerned with the immediate application of techniques.Here''s what you get in the Seventh Edition:Tighter focus on discipline-specific approaches Expanded coverage of electrical and magnetic therapies New information on behavioral approaches Diagnostic tests and evaluations Updated information on legal and ethical issuesTrade Review"…Weiner's text is state-of-the-art on all aspects of pain and its multidisciplinary management. … Unusually for a tome this large, it makes for quite a good read. It even tells you how to fix a headache." - Janet Hardy, Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, Surrey, UK, in Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine "…a wonderful, interesting book which I will refer to whenever I need to discuss pain control. Compared to other books, it definitely covers topics never addressed in internationally recognized resources. 5 stars!" - Louis G. Salib, M.D., University of Chicago, in Doody's NotesTable of ContentsPerspectives of Pain. Discipline Specific Approaches to Pain Management. Integrative and Complementary Approaches to Pain Management. Electrical and Energetic Approaches to Pain Management. Common Pain Problems. Special Populations and Their Unique Needs. Diagnostic Evaluations and Tests Used. Pharmacotherapy for Pain Management. Behavioral Approaches for Pain Management. Procedures and Techniques Used for Pain Management. Legal and Ethical Considerations. Spirituality and Religion. Practice Issues. Pot Pourri. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisWitha fresh approach to a common problem, this self-help guide to overcoming back pain advocates adopting the natural, healthy posture of athletes, young children, and people from traditional societies theworld over. Arguing that most of what our culture has taught us about posture is misguidedeven unhealthyandexploring the current epidemic of back pain, many of the commonly cited reasons for the degeneration of spinal discs and the stress on muscles that leads to back pain are examined and debunked. The historical and anthropological roots of poor posture in Western cultures are studied as is the absence of back pain complaints in the cultures of Africa, Asia, South America, and rural Europe. Eight detailed chapters provide illustrated step-by-step instructions for making simple, powerful changes to seated, standing, and sleeping positions. No special equipment or exercise is required, and effects are often immediate.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Chiropractor Sinett offers a clearly written guide to his profession's perspective on relieving back pain. His version of this approach, the "Sinett Solution," is a three-part method, which treats structural, digestive, and emotional issues separately. The book consists of four sections, the first devoted to determining which categories of back pain apply, as well as reasons why previous treatments might have failed, such as incorrect diagnoses. In section two, Sinett delves into structural causes, distinguishing between localized issues where the problem is at the site of pain, and compensatory issues involving a "global spinal reaction" (as is often the case, in his opinion.) For remedies, Sinett includes detailed pictures of stretches and correct posture. Section three evaluates the effect of poor digestive function and provides dietary advice for eating well, complete with shopping lists and menus. The final section examines how emotional conflict and pressures can cause stress to manifest as back pain and includes relaxation exercises and "laws" for taking care of one's emotional health. Sinett has provided back-pain sufferers with a thoughtful and thorough approach to improving their health, in both body and mind." Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses an extremely prevalent medical problem: low back pain. It is not a general anatomy book, but it relates specifically to the lumbosacral spine, encompassing anatomy, histology, histopathology, and imaging all in one volume. For students, the text incrementally introduces them to lumbosacral anatomy terms and scientific knowledge by using photographs of gross and histological sections of the spine, as well as schematic drawings and images, in preparation for clinical practice. It answers many questions about the pathogenesis of low back pain, helpful for clinicians, both for treatment decisions and for counselling patients.Key features: Provides a clear explanation for many of the pain generators in low back pain and illuminates this perplexing and ubiquitous problem Addresses a gap in the existing literature, as ''non-specific'' or mechanical lumbosacral spine pain accounts for by far most chronic spinal pain sufferers' complaints for cliTable of ContentsChapter 1: General introduction to the lumbosacral spine Chapter 2: Neuroanatomy summary of the lumbosacral spine Chapter 3: Gross anatomy and histology of the lumbosacral spine Chapter 4: Anatomical Atlas: Gross anatomical and histological examples of possible causes of non-specific, and specific, spinal pain syndromes due to lumbosacral spine mechanical dysfunction or failure Chapter 5: Three clinical examples associated with lumbosacral spine pain of mechanical origin Conclusion Definitions References

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