Bibliograph

Understanding pain, an introduction for patients and caregivers, Naheed Ali and Moshe Lewis

Type

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Understanding pain, an introduction for patients and caregivers, Naheed Ali and Moshe Lewis

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Understanding pain

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

893974532

Responsibility statement

Naheed Ali and Moshe Lewis

Sub title

an introduction for patients and caregivers

Summary

The authors provide a comprehensive introduction to the subject, walking readers through the various types of pain, the causes and symptoms, as well as the methods of treatment currently available, from prescription medication to acupuncture and massage therapy

Table Of Contents

I. Groundwork. Introduction to pain -- Introduction to the nervous system -- Physiology of the nervous system -- Occurrence of pain -- History of pain -- Different interpretations of pain -- The changing culture of pain -- II. Clinical picture. Pathology of pain -- Diagnostics of pain -- Causes of pain -- Damaging effects -- Role of internists and family practice physicians -- Role of physical medicine and rehab in pain care -- Role of the pain management specialist -- III. Many faces of pain. Congenital insensitivity to pain -- Acute vs. chronic pain -- Occupational pain -- Sports-related pain -- Pain from excessive movement -- Pain from sedentary lifestyle -- Age-related pain -- IV. Resolutions. Troubleshooting pain -- Natural approaches to pain -- Diets for pain relief -- Exercises for pain relief -- Addressing the mental aspects -- Surgery and other nonpharmacological approaches -- Pharmacological approaches -- V. Wrap-up. Second opinions -- Conclusion

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