“An excellent resource of good, solid information.” —American Herb Association Quarterly
Pain is a part of life. It interferes with our plans, threatens our state of being, and affects our relationships with others. Since antiquity, people have searched for remedies to mitigate and prevent pain. Even now, in 2016, one of modern medicine’s greatest challenges is treating chronic pain. Despite great advances in this field, it is still considered a major health problem.
Most people will suffer pain at some point from common problems, injuries, or illnesses, which will affect their ability to perform routine activities as well as their long-term health. Many patients are not completely alleviated by the usual treatments they receive. With that in mind, this practical guide clearly and effectively addresses topics such as
How pain functions
How to alleviate chronic pain
Alternative therapies for pain relief
Habits that can prevent pain
Natural solutions for common pains
Benefits and side effects of common pain relief drugs
This guide will walk you through detailed descriptions of a variety of painful conditions, from headaches and stomachaches to phantom limb and neurological issues. You will also learn about a wide range of therapies and treatments for these conditions, including massage, yoga, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, diet, and herbal remedies, among others.
Author(s): Luis Aliaga
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Year: 2016
Language: English
Commentary: Pain Relief:,Natural Remedies,, Pain Endless
Pages: 176
Tags: Pain Relief:,Natural Remedies,, Pain Endless
Contents
Introduction
A Little Theory
How Do We Feel Pain?
How Are Nociceptors Activated?
Where Is Pain Located?
How Common Is Pain?
Is Pain Subjective?
Is Pain Genetic?
Pain Throughout History
How and When Does Pain Become Chronic?
Psychological Consequences Associated with Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain and Depression
The Socioeconomic Impact of Pain
The Role of Psychology in Pain Treatment
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to Treat Pain
Insomnia
The Placebo Effect
Pain Clinics
When Should You Visit a Pain Clinic?
Pharmacological Treatment of Pain
The World Health Organization’s Pain Ladder
Interventional Treatments Performed in Pain Clinics
Homeopathy and Chronic Pain
Natural Solutions to Common Pains
Pain in Rheumatic Diseases
Headaches
Abdominal Pain
Sore Throat
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Menstrual Pain/Dysmenorrhea
Breast Tenderness
Oral Pain
Pain During Pregnancy and Childbirth
Fibromyalgia
Back Pain
Cervical Pain
Ear Pain
Nerve or Neuropathic Pain
Cancer Pain
Post-Surgical Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Vulvodynia
Shoulder Pain
Osteoporosis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Phantom Limb
Nerve Entrapment
Bibliography