{"product_id":"chronic-pain-the-drug-free-way","title":"Chronic Pain The Drug-Free Way","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBuy this book and make sure that your doctor reads it too!\u003c\/i\u003e\" - Dr Steve Gilbert, Staff Specialist in Anaesthesia and Pain Management, former Lead Clinician for Chronic Pain in Scotland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003ePhil's book has everything necessary to help people with chronic pain change their life. To live, thrive and not just survive. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eA must-read for people in pain: learn to live again.\" - \u003c\/i\u003eLinz Stevens, living well despite chronic pain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChronic pain is much more common than you might think - it affects nearly one-fifth of the population. Chronic pain is defined as any pain that continues for longer than three months. It has a variety of causes including arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, accidents or operations, although sometimes there is no apparent cause.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany people suffering from chronic pain have been told by medical professionals that 'I'm sorry, there's nothing more we can do for you', leaving them feeling abandoned and isolated. If you have been told this, or you think this news may be in your future, then this book is for you. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelf-management is an important approach to coping better and managing this long term condition. Written with humour, and making use of cartoons and line drawings, this book encapsulates 20 years of pain management courses given by Phil Sizer at Pain Association Scotland to patients, GPs, and other health professionals. Divided into three sections (Understanding, Managing, Coping) Its approach is based on a holistic, bio-psycho-social model of health including CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), positive psychology, relaxation, hypnotherapy, motivational interviewing and coaching. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopics include:\u003cbr\u003eintroduction by Pain Association Scotland\u003cbr\u003eunderstanding chronic pain - definitions, acute vs chronic\u003cbr\u003epacing - how to avoid over-doing\u003cbr\u003erealistic goal-setting\u003cbr\u003estress management\u003cbr\u003erelaxation and sleep\u003cbr\u003edealing with flare-ups \u003cbr\u003ediet and foods to avoid\u003cbr\u003ecoping with unhelpful thinking (racing mind, anxiety and negative thoughts)\u003cbr\u003echallenging limiting beliefs\u003cbr\u003erelationships with others\u003cbr\u003eaccepting help\u003cbr\u003eimportance of humour - attitude and values\u003cbr\u003ebeing a person not a condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you can learn how to make changes and live better with your pain, things will improve, be different, and most importantly, so much better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026gt;","brand":"Oxfordbookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44787222544563,"sku":"9781847094797","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/4164\/4723\/files\/blk_imp_17477353879781847094797.jpg?v=1762816266","url":"https:\/\/oxfordbookstore.com\/products\/chronic-pain-the-drug-free-way","provider":"Oxfordbookstore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}