TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWARD
By Malin Dollinger, MD, FACP
CHAPTER 1: About Chronic Pain
Unnecessary Suffering – Under-treatment and Over-treatment – Reasons for Hope – Emotional Turmoil – The Extent of Chronic Pain – About This book – Achieving Good Health
Chapter 2: Treatment of Chronic Pain
Acute vs. Chronic Pain – Body and Mind – The Importance of Accurate Diagnosis – Getting a Medical Assessment – Your Role in the Process – Doctor-Patient Communication – The Treatment of Pain
Chapter 3: Pain in the Body
The Nervous System – Types of Pain – Causes of Pain – Major Categories of Pain Disorders
Chapter 4: Pain in the Mind
The Power of the Mind – Breaking the Pain Cycle – Depression – How Therapy Helps – Family Support – Effective Communication – Sexual Activity
Chapter 5: Physical Conditioning
The Importance of Movement – Physical Unfitness – Fitness – Physical Therapy – The Benefits of Exercise – Skin Stimulation Techniques – TENS
Chapter 6: Nutrition
Eating Well – Good Nutrition – Obesity – Alcohol, Caffeine, and Tobacco
Chapter 7: Social Support
Support Groups – Spiritual Support
Chapter 8: Stress
The Symptoms of Stress – Stress as a Trigger – Different Strokes – A Good Night’s Sleep – Brain Waves – Stress-Relieving Techniques – A Balanced Lifestyle
Chapter 9: Drugs
Reducing the Use of Drugs – Regular Doses – Long-Term Use – Taking Your Medicine – Specific Drugs That Relieve Pain – Other Drug Treatments
Chapter 10: Surgery
Implanted Drug Delivery Systems – Spinal Column Stimulation – Back and Spine Surgery – Joint Replacement – Coronary Artery Surgery – Sympathetic Blocks – Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders – Ablative Surgeries
Chapter 11: Cancer Pain
The Under-treatment of Pain – Mitigating Pain – Drug Treatment – Doctor-Patient Communication – Types of Pain – Emotional Stress – A difference in Perspective - Hospice
Chapter 12: Looking Ahead - New Treatments
APPENDIX 1: RESOURCES - Newly updated in ebook edition
APPENDIX II: GLOSSARY OF MEDICAL TERMS
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