Understanding Pain: An Introduction for Patients and Caregivers

by Naheed Ali, Moshe Lewis M.D., M.P.H., Chief, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehab, California Pacific Medical Cen

Overview

Everyone experiences pain in some form or another at some point during their lives. Some have pain due to injury. Others experience chronic pain that can become debilitating. This book uncovers the mechanisms behind pain, how to treat it from a variety or approaches, and how to prevent it in the future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781442233607
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	04/01/2015
Pages:	414
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Naheed Ali, M.D., is the author of Diabetes and You: A Comprehensive, Holistic Approach (Rowman & Littlefield, 2011), The Obesity Reality (Rowman & Littlefield, 2012), Understanding Alzheimer’s (Rowman & Littlefield, 2012), and Arthritis and You (Rowman & Littlefield, 2013). He has appeared as a special guest on numerous talk shows and has been quoted in many national print magazines and TV websites across the US, including Woman’s World, Prevention, Whole Living, MSN.com, USAToday.com, and others. Moshe Lewis, M.D., M.P.H, an ivy league-trained pain physician and physiatrist. He currently serves as the Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the St. Luke's Campus of the California Pacific Medical Center. He lives in northern California, where he enjoys traveling and writing during his spare time. He can be visited online at MosheLewisMD.com.

Table of Contents

Preface Part I: Groundwork 1 Introduction to Pain 2 Introduction to the Nervous System 3 Physiology of the Neuron 4 Occurrence of Pain 5 History of Pain 6 Different Interpretations of Pain 7 Changing Culture of Pain Part II: Clinical Picture 8 Pathology of Pain 9 Diagnosing Pain 10 Causes of Pain 11 Damaging Effects of Pain 12 Role of Internists and Family Practice Physicians 13 Role of Physical Medicine and Rehab in Pain Care 14 Role of the Pain Management Specialist 15 Congenital Insensitivity to Pain 16 Acute vs. Chronic Pain 17 Occupational Pain 18 Sports-Related Pain 19 Pain from Excessive Movement 20 Pain from Sedentary Lifestyle 21 Pain from Aging Part IV: Resolutions 22 Troubleshooting Pain 23 Natural Pain Approaches 24 Diets for Pain Relief 25 Exercises for Pain Relief 26 Addressing the Mental Aspects 27 Surgery and other Nonpharmacological Approaches 28 Pharmacological Approaches Part V: Wrap-up 29 Second Opinions 30 Conclusion Appendix A: Pain-related Links Appendix B: Research and Training Appendix D: Nationally Recognized Pain Clinics Appendix E: For Further Reading Notes Glossary Bibliography Index

Editorial Reviews

Medical doctors Lewis and Ali deliver a hefty overview of the history, causes, symptoms, and treatment of pain.. . .[T]he millions of Americans who suffer from acute pain (less than six months) or chronic pain (more than six months) and the doctors, friends, and family who look out for them will find much good information here.

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[It was an] impressive book that provides much of the information patients and carers might want. .. It seems factually balanced and was presented in an organized manner. It is nearly all written to the lay reader.. .. [The book] provides patient information at two levels: Basic (Grade 5-6 reading level) and Beyond Basics (Grade 10-12). This book falls in the second group, if not higher. But if you are running a pain clinic, especially a chronic pain clinic, you could recommend this book to patients and carers[.]

International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care

Medical doctors Lewis and Ali deliver a hefty overview of the history, causes, symptoms, and treatment of pain. . . .[T]he millions of Americans who suffer from acute pain (less than six months) or chronic pain (more than six months) and the doctors, friends, and family who look out for them will find much good information here.

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