| Description |
vii, 371 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
This book addresses the question "why do we have pain?" It gives evidence that pain is a gift and a miracle. At the age of 5, Dr. Smalley was hospitalized for over 3 months with pain and a severe autoimmune illness. Since then, especially after medical school, his injuries have taught him more about pain. During the years of his practice of orthopedic and spine surgery, he learned immensely from his patients. He describes physical, emotional, and spiritual tools that alleviate all levels of pain. |
| Contents |
How my interest in pain began -- "No pain, no gain?" -- Will she ever learn? -- A nightmarish referral -- Our lives are fragile and precious -- Pain is always a warning -- The canoe adventure -- Why the practive of medicine? -- Epidemics of misinformation -- Epidemics, addictions, dependencies -- What is wrong? -- Is there a need for surgery? -- A deposition from heaven -- The attorneys wanted to know -- Clues in the physical exam -- The pain resolution clinic experiment -- Olympic mentality -- Endurance from breaking things up -- "How long is it going to take, doc?" -- Hope to heal -- Quick relief from back pain -- How do I help a sister-in-law? -- The distractions of pain and tragedy -- Why are patients called "patients?" -- Early warning signs -- the miracle of swelling -- What gets in the way of recovery? -- Can knee joint cartilage surfaces heal? -- Do supplements or placebos help? -- Good tools and their misuse -- Levels of injury and pain -- Phantom pain and more -- "Give up all my vices? -- Can knee joint cartilage surfaces heal? -- Do supplements or placebos help? -- Good tools and their misuse -- Levels of injury and pain -- Phantom pain and more -- "Give up all my vices?" -- "I have good days and bad days" -- Now what? |
| Subject |
Pain -- Popular works.
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Pain -- Psychological aspects.
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Pain -- Physiological aspects.
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| ISBN |
9781732287327 |
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1732287325 |
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