The Pain Management Workbook

Change your brain, change your pain with this powerful and evidence-based workbook. If you're struggling with chronic pain, you're not alone: more than one hundred million Americans currently live with chronic pain, and all people experience some pain over the course of their lifetime. And yet, despite its prevalence, chronic pain is not well understood. Fortunately, research has emerged showing the effectiveness of a model grounded in biology, psychology, and social functioning for pain management. In this groundbreaking workbook, you'll find a comprehensive outline of this effective biopychosocial approach, as well as proven-effective interventions based in cognitive- behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and neuroscience to help you take control of your pain--and your life You'll learn to create a pain plan for home and work, reduce your reliance on medication, and break the pain cycle for good. Also included are relaxation strategies such as belly breathing and body scan, healthy lifestyle tips, and more. If you're ready to take back your life from pain, this workbook has everything you need to get started right away.