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Goldenberg, Don, 1944-

The pain epidemic : a guide to issues, symptoms, treatments, and wellness / Don Goldenberg.

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2020]

xiii, 201 pages ; 23 cm

"Written by an internationally recognized expert, this book uniquely blends the latest research and understanding of chronic pain with very personal stories, including those of the author, his wife, his patients, and historical figures"-- Provided by publisher.

Chronic pain.

Chronic pain -- Treatment.

"Written by an internationally recognized expert, this book uniquely blends the latest research and understanding of chronic pain with very personal stories, including those of the author, his wife, his patients, and historical figures"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chronic pain: a public health epidemic -- Mind and/or body -- Nature or nurture, and the gender gap -- Pain education and misinformation -- Fibromyalgia -- Migraine -- Tension headaches; jaw and facial pain -- Chronic low back and neck pain; the role of trauma and injury -- Complex regional pain and neuropathic pain -- Chronic bowel, bladder, and pelvic painn -- Arthritis and chronic pain -- Pharmacologic therapy -- The opioid crisis; cannabis -- Exercise -- Complementary and alternative medicine, including yoga, tai chi, and acupuncture -- Mind-body therapy -- Finding the right health-care team -- Your personal guide to managing chronic pain.

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