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Index
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
List of Tables
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 The Science of Pain
Pain Is Not All the Same
The Ouch Response: The Mechanics of Pain
Passing the Pain Baton
The Brain Takes Over
Pain in Special Populations
CHAPTER 2 Chronically Painful Conditions
Arthritis
Cancer-Related Pain
Fibromyalgia
Headaches
Low-Back Pain and Neck Pain
Other Chronic Neuropathic Pain Conditions
CHAPTER 3 Pain Medications and How They Work
Acetaminophen
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatories
Opioids
Adjunct Medications for Neuropathic Pain
Other Analgesics for Chronic Pain
CHAPTER 4 Mind-over-Pain Therapies
How Emotional Stress Heightens Pain
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
Stress Management and Relaxation Tools
CHAPTER 5 Body-over-Pain Therapies
Get Moving, Get Better
Passive Physical Therapies
Less Weight, Less Pain
The Nutrition Connection
Injections, Implants, and Neurostimulators
Destroying Nerves and Tissue for Relief
Intradiscal Procedures
CHAPTER 6 Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Energy-Based Therapies
Mind-Body Movements
Holistic and Nature-Based Therapies
CHAPTER 7 Spirit over Pain
Religion, Spirituality, or Both?
Pain and Suffering Are Not the Same
Does Pain Have Meaning?
Seven Spiritual Tools to Help You Move beyond Pain
CHAPTER 8 The Family in Pain
Impact of Pain on Your Spouse or Partner
Impact of Pain on the Children
Behaviors That Reinforce Pain and Sabotage Recovery
An Action Plan for Family Harmony
CHAPTER 9 The Patient in Control
Facing Your Fears
Solving the Chronic Pain Puzzle
Making the Most of Physician Appointments
Living Well with Pain
CHAPTER 10 The Future of Pain Management
A Better System?
Looking Forward
Will Pain Become a Problem of the Past?
Notes
Glossary
Resources
Index
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