Pain Management: Fact versus Fiction

by Myrna Chandler Goldstein, Mark A. Goldstein MD

Overview

This accessibly written book examines the most commonly used substances and techniques for managing pain, exploring why they work (or don't), their risks and benefits, and key research findings regarding their use.

No one is a stranger to pain. From sudden injuries to post-operative discomfort to nagging aches and stiffness, pain is an unwelcome but familiar part of life. There are numerous methods for managing pain, but it can be difficult to know which is the best fit and to separate truth from hype.

Pain Management: Fact versus Fiction examines 30 well-known options for combating pain, whether acute or chronic. Utilizing a standardized structure, each entry discusses a particular substance or technique's origins and underlying principles, how and in what context it's used, and its advantages and disadvantages. Summaries of key research studies are included to help readers better determine which treatments may be a good choice for them. Introductory materials give readers a foundational understanding of what pain is, how it's categorized and measured, and the impact it can have on individualS&Rsquo; physical and psychological well-being. A Further Reading section at the end of each entry points readers toward additional resources to expand and deepen their knowledge.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440876967
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	06/17/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	386
File size:	698 KB

About the Author

Myrna Chandler Goldstein, MA, has been a freelance writer and independent scholar for more than 30 years.

Mark A. Goldstein, MD, is chief emeritus of the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction: A Primer on Pain xi

Acetaminophen 1

Acupressure 14

Acupuncture 25

Aromatherapy 37

Botox Injections 48

Cannabis, Medical 60

Chiropractie 71

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 83

Cold and Heat Therapy 95

Corticosteroids 107

Craniosacral Therapy 121

Exercise 132

Herbal Supplements 144

Homeopathy 157

Hydrotherapy 171

Lidocaine, Topical 183

Massage Therapy 196

Meditation 208

Muscle Relaxants 221

Music Therapy 235

Myofascial Release, Foam Rolling, and Structural Integration 246

Nerve Blocks, Spinal Cord Stimulation, and TENS 260

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) 274

Occupational Therapy 288

Opioids and Opiates 299

Pain-Relieving Foods and Beverages 312

Physical Therapy 323

Reiki 337

Relaxation Techniques 348

Yoga 358

Glossary 369

Index 373