Physical Pain

As a survivor of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) caused by a drunk driver, Bonnie Lester intimately understands the challenge of living with persistent pain. From countless doctor’s visits to the missed moments with loved ones to shelling out thousands for expensive pain treatments, Bonnie lived the battle for decades. With a combination of neuroplasticity techniques, lifestyle medicine, and her innovative AIM (Affirmation, Image, Management) program, Bonnie astonished doctors by getting off the opioids, retrained her brain to significantly reduce pain, and reclaimed her life.

When back pain strikes, it can ruin your life. Reaching for painkillers and going the bed rest route can be ineffective and even dangerous for your health. Inspired by my experience with reversing my severe lower back pain and fueled by a vibrant enthusiasm to share these exercise routines with anyone who has back pain, I began to research how to quickly cure back pain at home. In The Essential Lower Back Pain Exercise Guide, you'll learn about my 21-day lower back pain relief program that anyone can use to eliminate lower back pain, reverse bad posture, and get better sleep.

Untreated or misdiagnosed pain is an epidemic among children. Nearly one out of every five children in the United States suffers chronic pain, while 30 to 40 percent of children over age twelve report feeling some form of pain in any given week. Yet only a small fraction of children receive appropriate treatment, increasing the risk that they will struggle with pain later in life. But, as Rachel Rabkin Peachman and Anna Wilson show, if we give pain the attention it deserves early in life, we can minimize short-term distress and halt the development of long-term chronic pain problems.

Chronic pain sucks. It can hijack your life and leave you feeling scared, depressed, and lonely. Pain that rarely goes away impacts your relationships, your work, and your mental health. Yet doctors frequently neglect to mention these critical aspects of pain, leaving you to navigate them alone.

Gut health is very important for the overall health of a person. The discomfort in the digestive system can cause immense pain. It causes digestive disorders like Irritable Bowel Syndrome with abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. The relief from such painful digestive problems require dietary management. Low FODMAP diet is the dietary management that soothes the gut and overcomes digestive problems. The Complete Low-FODMAP Diet cookbook helps in following the FODMAP diet efficiently.

Having a strong core can improve posture, relieve aches and pains, prevent falls, and help you feel more capable and confident in your body. 6-Minute Core Strength takes you step-by-step through the simple science of building core strength quickly, safely, and effectively, with little or no equipment.

If you struggle with stiff joints, poor balance, or weakness, this doctor-designed chair yoga guide can help you move confidently and safely—starting at the right level for your body. Written by a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 23 years of clinical experience, this book is designed specifically for seniors facing joint pain, arthritis, back issues, mobility loss, and joint replacements. Whether you're recovering, feeling discouraged, or afraid to move, this program meets you where you are—safely and effectively.

Put an end to fighting with chronic pain and uncover a natural road to well-being through QiGong–it's your moment to take back control of your life! QiGong isn't a passing fad; it's a comprehensive method that has offered solace for generations. By syncing your body's energy, QiGong offers a natural way to not only control pain, but genuinely find comfort.

A Guide to Better Movement offers a clear and practical look at emerging science related to the brain's role in movement and pain. It is written for movement professionals, athletes, chronic pain sufferers, and anyone else interested in moving better and feeling better.

Since Dr. Stephen Porges has developed Polyvagal theory to explain how our autonomic nervous system controls our physical reactions as well as our emotional reactions, a lot of research and study has gone into this hypothesis to see how the working of our nervous system relates to our physical and mental health. The findings were mind-blowing, as the vagus nerve was actually found to hold the key to good physical and mental health to a degree that was never thought possible.

There are millions of people who experience issues related to brain health—depression, attention issues, anxiety, forgetfulness, fatigue, and even chronic pain—yet can't figure out what's causing their problems and can't find any relief. They may have seen a myriad of doctors, many of whom do not take their complaints seriously, or worse, turn to medications. David Younger's diagnostic techniques and treatment protocols will help listeners identify the true cause of their symptoms and put them on a path to healing so they no longer feel unbalanced, out of control, and exhausted.

A comprehensive resource for yoga teachers, pilates instructors, and movement therapists--exercises, ergonomic adjustments, and daily-living activities for back pain, scoliosis, disc disease, and 18 other spinal conditions Safe Movement for All Spines is an essential guide for all movement...

Chronic headaches? Jaw pain? No answers? You may have TMJ disorder—and you’re not alone. Millions suffer from facial pain, migraines, and other chronic symptoms caused by TMJ, often without a clear diagnosis or effective treatment. The TMJ Trifecta is your guide to understanding what’s really going on and gives you a plan to find relief.

The struggle to maintain joy and a fulfilling relationship while coping with chronic illness and pain is a serious problem for millions of people today. Australian health entrepreneur Karra Eloff has drawn on academic research and her own pursuit of joy in spite of suffering to develop this trailblazing, compassionate, low-energy, and practical path to a remarkable new normal, delivering much-needed solutions to couples living with one partner’s chronic pain.

My first symptom was a lot of stomach pain, which I thought was from stress. I realized it could be IBS when my symptoms continued for a year after I had recovered from being sick. My doctor told me that I needed to start taking Imodium every day to stop diarrhea. After some time, things had improved but not enough so it would be manageable without taking medication every day.

Backbone is a life-fulfilling message about managing chronic pain and living a life of purpose. For two decades, Karen Duffy, New York Times bestselling author, former MTV VJ, Revlon model, and actress, has managed to live an enriching life despite living in a state of constant pain. In this powerful, inspirational, funny, and important manual for surviving pain, Duffy draws on her experience as a patient advocate, trained recreational therapist, and hospice chaplain to illuminate gratifying methods people can use to cope with chronic pain.

Humans evolved over the millennia to become one of the most exceptional distance-running species on Earth. So why are injuries so common? Are our shoes to blame, or is it a question of running form, training, or poor diet? In this groundbreaking book, Peter Larson and Bill Katovsky explore the reasons why runners experience injuries and offer potential solutions to the current epidemic of running-related injuries.

Get Your Life Back offers a step-by-step plan to relieve pain fast, support natural healing, and help you regain control of your life. Created by Dr. Ron Daulton, Jr.—a chiropractor with over 20 years of experience—this guide has helped thousands reclaim their mobility and energy.

Tired of suffering from migraine headaches? Sick of worrying when the next one will come? Identifying and sorting through triggers is frustrating. Managing pain with medications can be complicated, especially with risks of side effects and opioid addiction. With hypnosis, you can be free of migraines and finally have peace of mind, insight, and energy to take care of yourself and your family. Kathie Hardy’s lifelong struggle with chronic migraine headaches ended when she discovered 5-PATH® hypnosis and 7th Path® self-hypnosis.

When you have chronic clicking, popping, or pain in your jaw, it can make everything that much more difficult. It is already hard enough deciding what to make for dinner, but even worse when nothing sounds good, because it is too painful to eat anything other than soup or pasta. And it's not just eating - severe pain in your jaw can also affect your sleep, ability to talk, and overall ability to function.