Taking Control of Your Pain: Managing Pain Effectively & Holistically

Taking Control of Your Pain: How to Manage Your Pain Effectively & HolisticallyChronic pain affects millions of people - yet too many are left with a label, a prescription, and little else. Taking Control of Your Pain changes that.Written by Simon Chafer, an experienced osteopath and pain management lecturer, this practical and empowering guide helps you understand why you're in pain, why some treatments work and others don't, and - most importantly - what you can do about it.Unlike books that simply offer someone else's anecdotes, this is an interactive journey. You'll explore the latest pain science, discover how your brain, nervous system, emotions, stress and sleep all shape your pain experience, and work through self-assessment exercises designed to help you take an active role in your own recovery.Inside you'll find: - A clear, accessible explanation of how and why pain becomes chronic- Practical self-help tools covering exercise, mindfulness, breathing, yoga and Pilates- An honest guide to pain medication - what it does, and when to think twice- A holistic framework for understanding your pain across physical, emotional, psychological and social dimensions- Real patient case studies that bring the science to life- Guidance on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, manual therapy, acupuncture and dry needling- Pain diaries and self-monitoring activities you can use straight awayWhether you've been suffering for months or years, whether you have a diagnosis or not, this book offers genuine hope - grounded in evidence, written with compassion, and built around you.Endorsed by the Principal of the London School of Osteopathy and recommended for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals alike.Stop managing around your pain. Start taking control of it.

Pagina's: 227, Paperback, Independently published