Chapter 7 - What can you do to help yourself when you have pain?

In many cases, chronic pain patients may feel isolated and will have to determine their own path to pain relief. The information provided and processes explained in this book may, however, provide these patients with the courage and ability to take the responsibility for finding the most effective way of helping themselves. These are: patient self-analysis, looking after your body, understanding the placebo effect, the role of laughter and prayer, your comfort preferences, breathing exercises and relaxation, distraction, exercise and cognitive behavioural therapy

Chapter 8 - The physiotherapy analysis of the chronic pain patient

This chapter helps the therapist and the patient understand the goals of treatment and the process that is necessary to determine the correct treatment for the particular condition. It describes the process of the history-taking, analysing the Visual Analogue Scale, the rating of the quality of the pain and the emotional state of the patient. It includes a progress diary, discussion on the physical examination, the factors affecting the pain with suggestions for appropriate treatment for specific mechanisms and areas and the assessment of pain in terms of its effects on the body and the brain.

Chapter 9 - What explanation can be given to patients to assist them in choosing the correct PROCESS towards improvement and wellness?

Various processes and methods will be explained that will help you to become empowered and to see what you can achieve in the process towards improving your pain and your health.