Pain Sourcebook

People with pain problems often feel isolated and sometimes hopeless, but many who suffer can be helped. Treatment options for pain relief have become more varied over the past several decades, as researchers have discovered more about how the brain functions and how pain-relievers work. Additionally, alternative therapies--including acupuncture, biofeedback, and hypnosis--have joined the pain relief arsenal.

The new edition of Pain Sourcebook provides basic consumer health information on the nature and mechanism of pain and gives attention to common complaints associated with pain. It offers practical help for living with pain, and it reports on research initiatives into the causes and treatment of pain. A glossary of pain-related terms, a directory of resources, and other aids to guide pain patients seeking relief are also included.