Pain Free 1-2-3 A Proven Program for Eliminating Chronic Pain Now

by Teitelbaum, Jacob

• ISBN13: 9780071464574
• ISBN10: 0071464573
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-09
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

The bestselling author ofFrom Fatigued to Fantasticshows chronic pain sufferers how to treat the underlying causes of pain and regain health and vitality Pain Free 1-2-3 demonstrates the four critical components for healing tissue: getting optimum nutrition and sleep, correcting hormonal levels, and eliminating the factors that put stress on the body. Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum provides more than 100 treatments combining both natural and prescription approaches to guide you on how to aid the body in healing, locate the source of their pain, and tailor treatments for maximum effect. "An excellent and powerfully effective part of the standard of practice for treatmentof people who suffer from fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome." --The Journal of the American Academy of Pain Management

Author Biography

Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. has spent 30 years creating, researching, and teaching effective pain-control therapies as medical director of the Annapolis Center for Effective CFS/Fibromyalgia Therapies.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	xi
PART I General Principles of Pain Relief	1	(72)
Why We Have Pain	3	(4)
What Is Pain?	3	(1)
The Critical Function of Pain	4	(1)
How Do I Turn Off the Pain Signal?	4	(3)
Giving Your Body What It Needs to Heal Your Pain	7	(32)
Optimizing Nutritional Support	7	(11)
Sleep: The Foundation of Pain Relief	18	(5)
Treating Hormonal Deficiencies	23	(16)
Eliminating the Causes and Triggers of Your Pain	39	(34)
Managing Infections	40	(11)
Reducing Stress (by Bren Jacobson)	51	(10)
Considering Ergonomics (by Bren Jacobson)	61	(9)
Dealing with Trauma	70	(3)
PART II Evaluating and Treating Common Types of Pain	73	(88)
Focusing on Nerve Pain	75	(14)
Types and Causes of Neuropathic (Nerve) Pain	76	(3)
Treating Neuropathic Pain	79	(5)
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)	84	(5)
When Inflammation Leads to Pain	89	(16)
When Inflammation Is Unhealthy	90	(1)
The Link Between Diet and Inflammation	91	(1)
Treating Inflammation	92	(4)
Treating Arthritis: Inflammation of the Joints	96	(9)
Focusing on Muscle and Bone Pain	105	(10)
Myofascial and Fibromyalgia Pain	106	(2)
Treating Osteoporosis and Bone Pain	108	(3)
Easing Cancer Pain and Discomfort	111	(4)
It's Not All in Your Head: Treating Headaches and Facial Pain	115	(18)
Finding Relief from Tension Headaches	115	(2)
Getting Rid of Migraines	117	(10)
Other Common Severe Headaches	127	(6)
A Pain in the Gut	133	(8)
Resolving Chronic Acid Reflux and Indigestion Naturally	133	(3)
The Importance of Enzymes for Digestive Health	136	(2)
Eliminating Spastic Colon by Treating the Underlying Causes	138	(3)
Dealing with Pelvic Pain Syndromes	141	(10)
Interstitial Cystitis (IC)	141	(4)
Painful Menstrual Cramps and Vulvodynia	145	(2)
Endometriosis	147	(1)
Prostatitis and Prostadynia	148	(3)
Treating Other Common Pains Based on Their Locations	151	(10)
Chronic Back Pain	151	(4)
Noncardiac Chest Pain	155	(1)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Thumb Tendonitis	156	(2)
Shoulder Problems	158	(1)
Leg and Foot Pain	159	(2)
PART III Effective Therapies for Chronic Pain and Related Problems	161	(90)
Natural Therapies	163	(20)
Why Does a Bias Against Natural Remedies Exist?	164	(3)
Three Effective Natural Pain Therapies	167	(4)
Other Important Natural Healing Ingredients	171	(1)
Natural Remedies for Sleep	172	(3)
Additional Safe and Inexpensive Natural Remedies for Pain	175	(8)
Alternative Treatments	183	(10)
Osteopathy	183	(1)
Chiropractic Medicine	184	(2)
Hypnosis and Magnets	186	(1)
Prolotherapy	186	(1)
Acupuncture (by Peter Marinakis, Ph.D.)	187	(6)
Prescription Therapies: We're Way Past Aspirin!	193	(40)
Things to Consider Before Beginning Pain Medications	194	(3)
Topical Medications (Gels)	197	(2)
Treating with Patches	199	(1)
Oral Pain Medications	200	(17)
When to Consider Narcotics	217	(5)
Intravenous Pain Medications	222	(2)
Prescription Sleep Medications	224	(6)
Why One Medication Doesn't Fit All	230	(3)
Sexual Dysfunction, Depression, and Mind-Body Aspects of Pain	233	(10)
Dealing with Loss of Libido and/or Sexual Function	233	(3)
Pain, Anxiety, and Depression	236	(3)
Pain: The Mind-Body Connection	239	(4)
Eliminating Weight Gain	243	(8)
Why Chronic Pain Makes It So Difficult to Lose Weight and Keep It Off	244	(3)
How to Lose Weight and Feel Better	247	(1)
Managing Medications That Affect Weight Gain and Loss	248	(3)
Conclusion	251	(2)
Appendix A: Useful Information on My Website	253	(2)
Appendix B: Resources for Finding Physicians and Supplies	255	(8)
Appendix C: Selected References	263	(24)
Index	287