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Pain Relief without Drugs: A Self-Help Guide for Chronic Pain and Trauma
A practical, effective, and inspiring guidebook for dealing with chronic pain
• Explains how to reduce pain’s grip on the body and mind by changing your personal reaction to pain
• Presents successful strategies from the author’s 25 years of coping with her own pain
• Includes 55-minute CD of author’s key techniques for controlling pain
In 1989, following surgery for a back injury, Jan Sadler was left in constant pain, with no hope of any further conventional treatment and no adequate prescription drug therapy. Rather than settle for a life of chronic suffering, she gave up her career teaching English and began an investigation into the self-treatment of her pain. Building on her skills as a teacher, she incorporated the pain management techniques she discovered into programs that would help other sufferers learn how to cope with pain and find truly effective relief from its debilitating effects.
Sadler shows how we can reduce pain’s grip by changing our personal reactions to the pain we are feeling. Chronic pain keeps our attention fixed firmly on our anguish, which then feeds the painful reaction back into our perception of being in pain, creating a vicious cycle. By allowing our reaction to become one of relaxation and acceptance, the pain is dramatically lessened, both by the absence of a negative perception and by the infusion of relaxation into the point of pain. In Pain Relief without Drugs , Sadler provides easy-to-use self-help techniques that offer support and understanding in breaking pain’s cycle--from relaxation, visualization, and breathing techniques to setting goals, building self-esteem, and coping with pain flare-ups. The author’s 25 years of coping with her own pain and 16 years of teaching pain management techniques result in a book that is filled with practical activities and possibilities for a better life. The book is accompanied by a 55-minute CD narrated by the author of key techniques for controlling pain.
• Explains how to reduce pain’s grip on the body and mind by changing your personal reaction to pain
• Presents successful strategies from the author’s 25 years of coping with her own pain
• Includes 55-minute CD of author’s key techniques for controlling pain
In 1989, following surgery for a back injury, Jan Sadler was left in constant pain, with no hope of any further conventional treatment and no adequate prescription drug therapy. Rather than settle for a life of chronic suffering, she gave up her career teaching English and began an investigation into the self-treatment of her pain. Building on her skills as a teacher, she incorporated the pain management techniques she discovered into programs that would help other sufferers learn how to cope with pain and find truly effective relief from its debilitating effects.
Sadler shows how we can reduce pain’s grip by changing our personal reactions to the pain we are feeling. Chronic pain keeps our attention fixed firmly on our anguish, which then feeds the painful reaction back into our perception of being in pain, creating a vicious cycle. By allowing our reaction to become one of relaxation and acceptance, the pain is dramatically lessened, both by the absence of a negative perception and by the infusion of relaxation into the point of pain. In Pain Relief without Drugs , Sadler provides easy-to-use self-help techniques that offer support and understanding in breaking pain’s cycle--from relaxation, visualization, and breathing techniques to setting goals, building self-esteem, and coping with pain flare-ups. The author’s 25 years of coping with her own pain and 16 years of teaching pain management techniques result in a book that is filled with practical activities and possibilities for a better life. The book is accompanied by a 55-minute CD narrated by the author of key techniques for controlling pain.
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208 pages, Paperback
First published February 7, 2007
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November 17, 2020
Knyga teigiamai nustebino. Joje daug psichologijos ir užslėptos mistikos, kuri nebado akių. Ta psichologija - tai pozityvus nusiteikimas kitaip priimti savo ligą: su skausmu draugauti, juo rūpintis, bet ne kovoti. Knygoje mokinama mylėti, gerbti save ir savo kūną.
Knygoje dalis pateiktų metodikų yra skirta patiriamam stresui valdyti. Kai kurios iš jų tikrai įdomios. Telieka tam skirti savo laiką ir jas praktikuoti.
Patiko skyriai apie jausmus ir meditaciją. Daug dalykų sutiktų šioje knygoje jau buvo girdėta seniau, bet buvo gera vėl viską prisiminti.
Išvada - knyga skirta sielai (ir kūnui) gydyti.
8 iš 10.
Knygoje dalis pateiktų metodikų yra skirta patiriamam stresui valdyti. Kai kurios iš jų tikrai įdomios. Telieka tam skirti savo laiką ir jas praktikuoti.
Patiko skyriai apie jausmus ir meditaciją. Daug dalykų sutiktų šioje knygoje jau buvo girdėta seniau, bet buvo gera vėl viską prisiminti.
Išvada - knyga skirta sielai (ir kūnui) gydyti.
8 iš 10.
December 28, 2009
Living with chronic pain requires more than pain management. Anyone who suffers knows that being in pain affects every aspect of their life. Often, negative thinking, fear scenarios, and trying to show a brave face drain what little energy there is in reserve.
I highly recommend Pain Relief without Drugs. The author of Pain Relief without Drugs realizes that relief needs to look at not only managing pain (with a combination of visualizations, meditation, and healthy pacing of activities) but also address problems such as negative thought patterns, self esteem issues, and dealing with difficult feelings that often accompany and exasperate chronic pain symptoms. Moreover, this book includes a wide range of easy to do exercises and meditations (including an audio CD) so that readers can pick and choose what works for them. In this way, Pain Relief without Drugs provides a good all round resource for chronic pain sufferer
I highly recommend Pain Relief without Drugs. The author of Pain Relief without Drugs realizes that relief needs to look at not only managing pain (with a combination of visualizations, meditation, and healthy pacing of activities) but also address problems such as negative thought patterns, self esteem issues, and dealing with difficult feelings that often accompany and exasperate chronic pain symptoms. Moreover, this book includes a wide range of easy to do exercises and meditations (including an audio CD) so that readers can pick and choose what works for them. In this way, Pain Relief without Drugs provides a good all round resource for chronic pain sufferer
March 12, 2009
Jan Sadler has created a treasure trove of holistic methods and advice. She shows us how using breathing, relaxation, mediation and visualization techniques will help you take control of your pain. In my opinion, the best piece of information to come from this book is where Jan explains how having a positive attitude is key to self-healing. That is something I cannot preach enough myself and is something everyone needs to know.
The book even includes a 55-minute CD presenting techniques for Pain Management. The author has a soothing voice that fully allows the listener to feel comfortable practicing her techniques. I recommend to anyone experiencing chronic pain and traumas.
The book even includes a 55-minute CD presenting techniques for Pain Management. The author has a soothing voice that fully allows the listener to feel comfortable practicing her techniques. I recommend to anyone experiencing chronic pain and traumas.
July 31, 2012
I really enjoyed this book. There was a lot of good ideas and thoughts that I want to take notes on. I thought there was some good tips on various things you can do to help reduce your pain without taking drugs although of course it is important to still do what you need to drug wise if you need it. I think it is a great step for me personally to find something positive on helping with the pain.
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