Conquering Chronic Pain after Injury : Approach to Treating Chronic Pain after Injury

by Simon, William; Ehrlich, George; Walton, Rachel; Sadwin, Arnold

• ISBN13: 9781583331408
• ISBN10: 1583331409
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-11-11
• Publisher: Avery

Summary

This is the first book to address post-traumatic pain syndrome-an elusive, frustrating, lingering pain that persists well after an injury has healed. Those with the disorder are frequently abandoned by traditional medical care, but this team of authorities on pain management, in conjunction with other experts on alternative healing therapies, present a book that is the best of complementary medicine. Using a variety of treatment options such as medication, psychotherapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage, the authors offer hope and healing for this disabling condition.

Author Biography

William H. Simon, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Albert Einstein Medical Center, and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

George E. Ehrlich, M.D., is a rheumatologist and internationally known consultant on health-care issues and pharmaceutical development.

Arnold Sadwin, M.D., is a senior staff psychiatrist at the Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital and the Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xi
Foreword	xiii
Dr. Bob Arnot
Introduction	xv
PART 1 WHY DO I STILL HURT?	1	(104)
Introduction	1	(12)
William H. Simon
Elizabeth Michel
Understanding Post-Traumatic Pain	13	(7)
William H. Simon
Hidden-Disc and Referred-Pain Syndromes	20	(14)
William H. Simon
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, and Fatigue	34	(12)
George E. Ehrlich
Hidden Concussions	46	(16)
Arnold Sadwin
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)	62	(8)
Sanjay Gupta
Mind/Body, Body/Mind, Mind/Brain, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)	70	(35)
Joseph C. Napoli
PART 2 WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?	105	(183)
Introduction
William H. Simon
Elizabeth Michel
Knowledge Is Power	117	(11)
William H. Simon
Prescriptions to Treat Chronic Pain	128	(12)
George E. Ehrlich
Treating Your Symptoms after a Concussion	140	(18)
Arnold Sadwin
Proof of Alternative Therapies	158	(15)
Andrew Newberg
Acupuncture and Trigger-Point Therapy (When a Needle Is Not a Needle)	173	(13)
Jennifer Chu
Bodywork	186	(20)
Jano Cohen
Eat Better to Feel Better	206	(12)
Gloria Horwitz
Herbal Therapy for Chronic Pain	218	(13)
Sharon L. Kolasinski
Ayurvedic Medicine	231	(4)
Arvind Chopra
Jayshree Patil
Chiropractic Care	235	(16)
Bruce Pfleger
Yoga	251	(17)
Marian Garfinkel
Disability versus Impairment	268	(20)
Barry Snyder
Conclusion	288	(3)
Index	291	(10)
About the Authors	301