Chronic Pain for Dummies

Stuart Kassan, Md & Charles J. Vierck, Jr., Phd & Elizabeth Vierck, Ms

Language: English

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: May 4, 2011

Description:

Proven exercises and techniques for dealing with pain Your compassionate guide to conquering pain and living a full life Do you suffer from chronic pain? This reassuring, practical guide helps you understand what causes pain and how to manage it with the newest pain-relieving techniques. You'll see how to track your pain triggers, weigh the benefits and risks of pain-reducing medications, improve your pain levels with diet and exercise, and determine whether surgery is right for you. Discover how to: Diagnose your pain Build an anti-pain medical team Prevent or minimize pain attacks Explore alternative therapies Make helpful lifestyle changes