Pain is a universal experience. It alerts our bodies to injury or infection and motivates responses that promote protection and healing. But pain that persists over time becomes less useful. It can make it difficult to sleep, work, socialize with friends and family and accomplish everyday tasks. But pain relief is possible.
Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief is a comprehensive how-to guide to pain management. Whether you’ve lived with chronic pain for years or have recently been diagnosed, this book can provide you with the information and tools to minimize and manage your pain. Inside you will find the latest information on pain science and chronic pain management, including the following and more:
The brain’s role in the experience of pain
The benefits and risks of medications, injections and other interventions
Exercise as a key part of pain management
The role of pain specialists, pain clinics and pain rehabilitation programs
How to shift focus away from pain and towards living well
Our hope is that Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief will make life a bit easier for you, regardless of the type of pain you’re experiencing or how long you’ve been searching for pain relief.
