A holistic approach to pain management from a recognized leader in the
field.
This comprehensive guide is designed to help everyone whose days are
filled with chronic pain--the kind of pain that truly is a disease unto
itself. Where does chronic pain come from, and why doesn't it go away?
Dr. Steven H. Richeimer, an eminent voice in the field of pain
management, answers these and other fundamental questions about chronic
pain. Board certified in pain medicine, anesthesiology, and psychiatry,
he knows that the stress of persistent pain quickly takes a toll on the
body and the mind. And he has helped thousands of people reduce their
pain and reclaim their lives.
In Confronting Chronic Pain, Dr. Richeimer discusses what causes pain
in such disorders as arthritis, cancer, fibromyalgia, chronic headache,
and back pain--and describes how to get relief. He provides clear and
up-to-date information about pain medications, exercise and nutrition,
injections and neurostimulators, and complementary therapies. He also
explains the many approaches to managing the social and emotional
aspects of pain.
Understanding that chronic pain affects the spirit, he offers seven
spiritual tools for moving beyond pain; understanding that chronic pain
affects the whole family, he has created an action plan for family
harmony; understanding the emotional component of people in pain, he
helps them solve the chronic pain puzzle.
"Just learn to live with it" is not a satisfactory response to someone
living with chronic pain. Dr. Richeimer's compassionate and holistic
approach can help soften the harsh edges of pain and provide hope for
the future.
