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