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Living with chronic pain can feel endless and exhausting, especially when nothing seems to help. Mastering Chronic Pain offers hope and a new path forward. In this clear and compassionate guide, orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Matthew Bennett, MD and pain specialist Dr. Sahar Swidan, PharmD introduce an approach grounded in neuroscience and functional medicine. Instead of masking pain, they show how to work with your body’s biological systems to promote real healing.

If you are suffering from bone or joint issues and have been interested in alternative methods like prolotherapy, this book will provide you with all you need to know. This book goes into the history of prolotherapy, the science behind it, and the pros and cons of undergoing this incredible treatment as well as a comparison to other alternatives.

Most of us don't usually give much thought to the subject of pain, unless we are in the grips of a blinding migraine or something as agonizing. But it would do us good to have a good grasp of this subject, so that we will know what to do when we or a family member needs relief from pain. We never know when the knowledge of how to deal with pain will come in handy. This knowledge will also help us to make smarter decisions when selecting the right pain medication to take.

Chronic headaches? Jaw pain? No answers? You may have TMJ disorder—and you’re not alone. Millions suffer from facial pain, migraines, and other chronic symptoms caused by TMJ, often without a clear diagnosis or effective treatment. The TMJ Trifecta is your guide to understanding what’s really going on and gives you a plan to find relief.

"Dear God: I'm in Pain" is a transformative 28-day devotional designed specifically for individuals navigating the challenging journey of chronic pain. This inspirational guide offers a unique blend of spiritual encouragement, practical tools, and a sense of community for those seeking solace and strength in the midst of physical suffering.

Your body responds to events and stresses in your life: Your back may tense up, shoulders slouch forward, hips veer off to the right or left. Slowly, without noticing, you shift out of balance. Now, in Stack Your Bones, movement teacher Ruthie Fraser helps you unwind and realign through 100 simple lessons in structural integration. By becoming more aware of your body—its habits, structure, and needs—you can relieve pain and move with ease once again.

First published 15 years ago, Opium for the Masses instantly became a national phenomenon. Michael Pollan wrote a lengthy feature (Opium, made easy) about Jim Hogshire in Harper’s Magazine, amazed that the common plant, P. somniferum, or opium poppies, which grows wild in many states and is available at crafts and hobby stores and nurseries, could also be made into a drinkable tea that acts in a way similar to codeine or Vicodin. With Opium for the Masses as their guide, Americans can learn how to supplement their own medicine chest with natural and legal pain medicine.

Does agony define your daily experiences? Have overactive nerves drained you of energy? Are you told you're crazy because your doctor does not understand your pain? Pain-management expert Dr Evan Parks has 32 years of experience helping people find hope and freedom. Standard medical care used to treat chronic pain often leaves pain sufferers with limited short-term relief and serious long-term complications. If you have tried medications, injections, and surgeries and are still in pain, then you are ready for an approach based on the latest advances in neuroscience and pain psychology.

In Take Me Home from the Oscars, Schwab tells for the first time her story of living an amazing life in television while suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. Schwab recounts with incredible honesty how on the same day she produced and appeared in a major makeover segment for Live with Regis & Kelly in New York and then raced to Chicago to appear on Oprah!, all while balancing medications to ward off the relentless pain that plagued her on-camera and off.

In 2011, Jessica Buchanan found herself in the middle of a nightmare she could never have prepared for; she was a hostage in the desert, captured by Somali pirates, who held a 45 million dollar ransom demand on her head. Taken at gunpoint while on a routine field mission for her non-governmental organization, Jessica was forced to live in deplorable conditions, regularly tortured, and kept on a starvation diet for 93 days. On January 25, 2012, Jessica was successfully rescued by SEAL Team VI, upon order of President Obama, and finally brought home.

Are you struggling with back pain that holds you back from living life to the fullest? The Spine Flex Solution offers a groundbreaking, holistic approach to understanding, managing, and overcoming both acute and chronic back pain.

Are you tired of living with constant back pain? In "Back Pain Sucks," discover a comprehensive guide that transforms the daunting task of managing and eliminating back pain into an achievable reality. This essential handbook delves into scientifically proven techniques and holistic remedies designed to provide lasting relief for people of all ages. From practical exercises and posture adjustments to dietary tips and stress reduction methods, each chapter offers actionable solutions tailored to your unique needs.

Introducing Somatic Exercise Made Simple, your personal guide to achieving profound mental and physical health through easy, accessible somatic exercises that fit effortlessly into your daily life.

Strength training does not mean you need to spend hours in a gym. You can literally use your own body weight in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. The exercises start at a beginner level and can be customized to your fitness level. As you progress, a series of carefully crafted routines helps take you through a series of workouts suited to your needs, complete with warm-ups and cool-downs too.

Our hips are critical to our ability to move effectively, so it makes sense to do what we can to keep them functioning well. I wrote this audiobook to give you options you may not even be aware of to keep your hips healthy and heal injuries before they become chronic.

Are you looking for natural alternatives to relieve chronic pain, reduce inflammation, or restore youthful skin? In this clear and accessible audiobook, holistic health expert Dr. Elena Porter, N.D., guides you through the safe, science-based use of DMSO—a powerful, yet often misunderstood compound known for its unique ability to penetrate deep into the body and deliver healing where it’s needed most.

What if I told you there is a very simple, readily available way to profoundly improve, and in many cases even heal, your mental and physical afflictions? Imagine yourself sitting in a cage with the door closed, convinced there's no escape. Yet, the key to your freedom, to your well-being, is lying right there in front of you, glinting in the light. All you have to do is reach out, take that key, and unlock a reservoir of wisdom, a path to healing that traditional medicine often overlooks. All it takes is paying attention, truly observing the subtle cues your body and mind are sending.

In Perfectly Abnormal, Chris Morris tears down the erroneous and misinformed beliefs surrounding chronic illness. From the unique standpoint of being both a parent of a special needs daughter and having a seizure disorder himself, Chris guides listeners through difficult terrain as he shreds the eight most common myths the chronic illness community faces. Then he begins the conversation of developing a better theology of illness.

Break free from stiffness and rediscover the joy of moving with ease in your daily life. Whether due to aging, long hours at a desk, or recovery from injury, limited mobility can feel both painful and frustrating. But what if the solution was right beneath you? Transform your daily sitting time...

Untreated or misdiagnosed pain is an epidemic among children. Nearly one out of every five children in the United States suffers chronic pain, while 30 to 40 percent of children over age twelve report feeling some form of pain in any given week. Yet only a small fraction of children receive appropriate treatment, increasing the risk that they will struggle with pain later in life. But, as Rachel Rabkin Peachman and Anna Wilson show, if we give pain the attention it deserves early in life, we can minimize short-term distress and halt the development of long-term chronic pain problems.