Pain Free 1-2-3 · A Proven Program for Eliminating Chronic Pain Now by Teitelbaum, Jacob -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Acknowledgments Introduction PART I General Principles of Pain Relief CHAPTER 1 Why We Have Pain

What Is Pain? The Critical Function of Pain How Do I Turn Off the Pain Signal?

CHAPTER 2 Giving Your Body What It Needs to Heal Your Pain

Optimizing Nutritional Support Sleep: The Foundation of Pain Relief Treating Hormonal Deficiencies

CHAPTER 3 Eliminating the Causes and Triggers of Your Pain

Managing Infections Reducing Stress (by Bren Jacobson) Considering Ergonomics (by Bren Jacobson) Dealing with Trauma

PART II Evaluating and Treating Common Types of Pain CHAPTER 4 Focusing on Nerve Pain

Types and Causes of Neuropathic (Nerve) Pain Treating Neuropathic Pain Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)

CHAPTER 5 When Inflammation Leads to Pain

When Inflammation Is Unhealthy The Link Between Diet and Inflammation Treating Inflammation Treating Arthritis: Inflammation of the Joints

CHAPTER 6 Focusing on Muscle and Bone Pain

Myofascial and Fibromyalgia Pain Treating Osteoporosis and Bone Pain Easing Cancer Pain and Discomfort

CHAPTER 7 It's Not All in Your Head: Treating Headaches and Facial Pain

Finding Relief from Tension Headaches Getting Rid of Migraines Other Common Severe Headaches

CHAPTER 8 A Pain in the Gut

CHAPTER 9 Dealing with Pelvic Pain Syndromes

Interstitial Cystitis (IC) Painful Menstrual Cramps and Vulvodynia Endometriosis Prostatitis and Prostadynia

CHAPTER 10 Treating Other Common Pains Based on Their Locations

Chronic Back Pain Noncardiac Chest Pain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Thumb Tendonitis Shoulder Problems Leg and Foot Pain

PART III Effective Therapies for Chronic Pain and Related Problems CHAPTER 11 Natural Therapies

Why Does a Bias Against Natural Remedies Exist? Three Effective Natural Pain Therapies Other Important Natural Healing Ingredients Natural Remedies for Sleep Additional Safe and Inexpensive Natural Remedies for Pain

CHAPTER 12 Alternative Treatments

Osteopathy Chiropractic Medicine Hypnosis and Magnets Prolotherapy Acupuncture (by Peter Marinakis, Ph.D.)

CHAPTER 13 Prescription Therapies: We're Way Past Aspirin!

Things to Consider Before Beginning Pain Medications Topical Medications (Gels) Treating with Patches Oral Pain Medications When to Consider Narcotics Intravenous Pain Medications Prescription Sleep Medications Why One Medication Doesn't Fit All

CHAPTER 14 Sexual Dysfunction, Depression, and Mind-Body Aspects of Pain

Dealing with Loss of Libido and/or Sexual Function Pain, Anxiety, and Depression Pain: The Mind-Body Connection

CHAPTER 15 Eliminating Weight Gain

Conclusion Appendix A: Useful Information on My Website Appendix B: Resources for Finding Physicians and Supplies Appendix C: Selected References Index