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8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain: A Doctor's Guide to Lifelong Relief
A practical, solution-based guide for ending chronic pain.
Chronic pain is one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States. The CDC estimates that 20 percent of US adults live with chronic pain. That's more than 50 million adults in the US, alone! But what exactly is chronic pain? And is there a solution for it?
8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain answers these questions and more, presenting attainable, accessible and evidence-based solutions to your pain problems. Written by a pain specialist with extensive hands-on experience and knowledge of the latest advances in treatment, this book will help you to understand the different types of pain, how they're diagnosed and, most important, what you can do to relieve your chronic pain.
Dr. Furlan, an award-winning pain specialist, whose YouTube channel has received more that 30 million views, knows from her extensive experience that people need to fully understand the scope of their individual pain to understand what is at the root of their suffering and how to overcome it. She believes that everyone can learn to retrain their pain system. Besides advice on controlling your emotions, recharging your body, finding the right medications and other tools, she also provides tips on how to talk to doctors, family and friends about your pain. This book is presented in an accessible and straightforward style designed for chronic pain sufferers and caregivers. Case studies, graphics, diagrams and key-point summaries make this book an easy-to-follow educational and motivational tool. 8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain is a guide to help you restore your ability to live a fulfilling and happy life.
Chronic pain is one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States. The CDC estimates that 20 percent of US adults live with chronic pain. That's more than 50 million adults in the US, alone! But what exactly is chronic pain? And is there a solution for it?
8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain answers these questions and more, presenting attainable, accessible and evidence-based solutions to your pain problems. Written by a pain specialist with extensive hands-on experience and knowledge of the latest advances in treatment, this book will help you to understand the different types of pain, how they're diagnosed and, most important, what you can do to relieve your chronic pain.
Dr. Furlan, an award-winning pain specialist, whose YouTube channel has received more that 30 million views, knows from her extensive experience that people need to fully understand the scope of their individual pain to understand what is at the root of their suffering and how to overcome it. She believes that everyone can learn to retrain their pain system. Besides advice on controlling your emotions, recharging your body, finding the right medications and other tools, she also provides tips on how to talk to doctors, family and friends about your pain. This book is presented in an accessible and straightforward style designed for chronic pain sufferers and caregivers. Case studies, graphics, diagrams and key-point summaries make this book an easy-to-follow educational and motivational tool. 8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain is a guide to help you restore your ability to live a fulfilling and happy life.
272 pages, Paperback
Published April 1, 2023
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May 12, 2023As someone who has dealt with lots of pain over my nearly 69 years, it is difficult at times to cope. Having had open heart surgery twice, a pacemaker, three hernia surgeries, plus presently a fourth hernia causing trauma, along with partially torn rotator cuffs, I have done my best to deal with it in less than radical ways. Extra-strength Tylenol has been the extent of my combat tactics, but now comes along a book that definitely is one that will assist those with various degrees of pain.
Dr. Andrea Furlan, specializes in treatments for chronic pain, and her book gives people options and ideas for coping with their pain. She lays out 8 steps as the title notes, allowing people to assess and deal with their pain symptoms and the pain itself. The eight steps include: retrain your pain system, control your emotions, get quality sleep, fix your diet, get help from others, check your medicine cabinet, make room in your toolbox, and focus on your goals.
Taken as a whole, there is definitely something of interest in each of the chapters, likely giving people ideas to cope with pain when it may reach intolerable levels, or may be affecting your health and wellbeing.
Dr. Furlan talks about chronic versus acute pain. Acute pain is pain that lasts less than three months. It would be wonderful if all pain worked within that time frame. Chronic pain she notes in ongoing continuous pain, that lasts three months or longer, and is going past the expected healing period.
The book is most informative and comprehensive in the manner which she gives practical advice, telling people the dos and don’t’s of coping with their pain. In the chapter on Control Your Emotions, she says that is essential to conquering your pain. The mind she tells us, is a powerful weapon. We have all heard about mind over matter, and sometimes by viewing something more positively than negatively will be of assistance in pain acceptance and tolerance.
There are also many case studies within the book, people she has treated at her clinic, and the manner in which they dealt with and overcame their chronic pain issues. She mentions vitamins and supplements that will also act as an anti-inflammatory for the body.
Her step by step advice in each chapter, will provide ideas and results without question. It will also offer a positive chapter in chronic pain sufferer’s lives, for a long time to come.
Dr. Andrea Furlan, specializes in treatments for chronic pain, and her book gives people options and ideas for coping with their pain. She lays out 8 steps as the title notes, allowing people to assess and deal with their pain symptoms and the pain itself. The eight steps include: retrain your pain system, control your emotions, get quality sleep, fix your diet, get help from others, check your medicine cabinet, make room in your toolbox, and focus on your goals.
Taken as a whole, there is definitely something of interest in each of the chapters, likely giving people ideas to cope with pain when it may reach intolerable levels, or may be affecting your health and wellbeing.
Dr. Furlan talks about chronic versus acute pain. Acute pain is pain that lasts less than three months. It would be wonderful if all pain worked within that time frame. Chronic pain she notes in ongoing continuous pain, that lasts three months or longer, and is going past the expected healing period.
The book is most informative and comprehensive in the manner which she gives practical advice, telling people the dos and don’t’s of coping with their pain. In the chapter on Control Your Emotions, she says that is essential to conquering your pain. The mind she tells us, is a powerful weapon. We have all heard about mind over matter, and sometimes by viewing something more positively than negatively will be of assistance in pain acceptance and tolerance.
There are also many case studies within the book, people she has treated at her clinic, and the manner in which they dealt with and overcame their chronic pain issues. She mentions vitamins and supplements that will also act as an anti-inflammatory for the body.
Her step by step advice in each chapter, will provide ideas and results without question. It will also offer a positive chapter in chronic pain sufferer’s lives, for a long time to come.
September 8, 2023
This book mainly focuses on a type of pain called nociplastic, but also discusses nociceptive and neuropathic, and although I don't know if I'm the exact audience for nociplastic pain I found it to be extremely helpful nonetheless. I found the chapter "Control Your Emotions" particularly helpful because it helped me to be less afraid of the pain. I also liked how there were plenty of real life examples (with names changed) because it makes me/the reader feel less alone in the journey!
July 18, 2023
Skimmed ‘er cuz it was all familiar knowledge to me, but I feel like this book is an incredible resource for folks just learning about chronic pain. Great and clear explanations and visuals!
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