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A practical, solution-based guide for ending chronic pain. Chronic pain is one of the most common chronic conditions in the UK and Europe. The British Medical Journal estimates that between onethird and one-half of UK adults live with chronic pain. That’s more than 28 million adults in the UK alone! But what exactly is chronic pain? And is there a solution for it? 8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain answers these questions and more, presenting attainable, accessible and evidence-based solutions to your pain problems. Written by a pain specialist with extensive handson experience and knowledge of the latest advances in treatment, this book will help you to understand the different types of pain, how they’re diagnosed and, most important, what you can do to relieve your chronic pain. Dr. Furlong, an award-winning pain specialist, whose YouTube channel has received more that 30 million views, knows from her extensive experience that people need to fully understand the scope of their individual pain to understand what is at the root of their suffering and how to overcome it. She believes that everyone can learn to retrain his or her pain system. Besides advice on controlling your emotions, recharging your body, finding the right medications and other tools, she also provides tips on how to talk to doctors, family and friends about your pain. This book is presented in an accessible and straightforward style designed for chronic pain sufferers and caregivers. Case studies, graphics, diagrams and key-point summaries make this book an easy-to-follow educational and motivational tool. 8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain is a guide to help you restore your ability to live a fulfilling and happy life.

A journal for those who want to forget their chronic pain and live their life. Life with chronic pain can be unpredictable! One day you're in misery, the next you feel better, maybe you see a glimmer of hope... and then, boom, you're crashing down again. You think you know what's causing your pain, but maybe you don't. Dr. Andrea Furlan, award-winning pain specialist and internationally respected author of 8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain: A Doctor's Guide to Lifelong Relief, knows from extensive experience that people need to fully understand their individual pain to learn what is at the root of their suffering and how to overcome it. And she knows that journaling can be a very effective tool in your pain management journey. Ninety days of guided writing prompts will help you to understand your pain and inspire you on your journey of self-discovery and healing: . Learn about the mind-body connection and how one influences the other. . Understand what has happened and how pain has changed you as a person. . Rediscover your strengths and potential. . Document your ongoing progress and celebrate each victory. . Recognize pain triggers, patterns and solutions. . Track soothing and calming experiences. . Prepare lists of helpful resources in case of a future pain flare Don't let chronic pain make your life be smaller than it has to be. Through journaling, with Dr. Furlan guiding the way, you can discover ways to forget your pain and live a fulfilling and happy life. AUTHOR: Dr. Andrea Furlan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and a Staff Physician and Senior Scientist at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. Her YouTube channel has more than 670,000 subscribers and more than 61 million views. She received a CIHR New Investigator Award, and her research focus is on treatments of chronic pain including medications, complementary and alternative therapies, and rehabilitation.