Taking Control of Your Pain (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Independently Published, 2026
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Paperback. Taking Control of Your Pain: How to Manage Your Pain Effectively & HolisticallyChronic pain affects millions of people - yet too many are left with a label, a prescription, and little else. Taking Control of Your Pain changes that.Written by Simon Chafer, an experienced osteopath and pain management lecturer, this practical and empowering guide helps you understand why you're in pain, why some treatments work and others don't, and - most importantly - what you can do about it.Unlike books that simply offer someone else's anecdotes, this is an interactive journey. You'll explore the latest pain science, discover how your brain, nervous system, emotions, stress and sleep all shape your pain experience, and work through self-assessment exercises designed to help you take an active role in your own recovery.Inside you'll find: A clear, accessible explanation of how and why pain becomes chronicPractical self-help tools covering exercise, mindfulness, breathing, yoga and PilatesAn honest guide to pain medication - what it does, and when to think twiceA holistic framework for understanding your pain across physical, emotional, psychological and social dimensionsReal patient case studies that bring the science to lifeGuidance on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, manual therapy, acupuncture and dry needlingPain diaries and self-monitoring activities you can use straight awayWhether you've been suffering for months or years, whether you have a diagnosis or not, this book offers genuine hope - grounded in evidence, written with compassion, and built around you.Endorsed by the Principal of the London School of Osteopathy and recommended for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals alike.Stop managing around your pain. Start taking control of it. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Taking Control of Your Pain (Paperback)
- Author
- Simon Chafer
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798199419017
Taking Control of Your Pain: How to Manage Your Pain Effectively & Holistically
Chronic pain affects millions of people - yet too many are left with a label, a prescription, and little else. Taking Control of Your Pain changes that.
Written by Simon Chafer, an experienced osteopath and pain management lecturer, this practical and empowering guide helps you understand why you're in pain, why some treatments work and others don't, and — most importantly — what you can do about it.
Unlike books that simply offer someone else's anecdotes, this is an interactive journey. You'll explore the latest pain science, discover how your brain, nervous system, emotions, stress and sleep all shape your pain experience, and work through self-assessment exercises designed to help you take an active role in your own recovery.
Inside you'll find:
- A clear, accessible explanation of how and why pain becomes chronic
- Practical self-help tools covering exercise, mindfulness, breathing, yoga and Pilates
- An honest guide to pain medication — what it does, and when to think twice
- A holistic framework for understanding your pain across physical, emotional, psychological and social dimensions
- Real patient case studies that bring the science to life
- Guidance on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, manual therapy, acupuncture and dry needling
- Pain diaries and self-monitoring activities you can use straight away
Whether you've been suffering for months or years, whether you have a diagnosis or not, this book offers genuine hope — grounded in evidence, written with compassion, and built around you.
Endorsed by the Principal of the London School of Osteopathy and recommended for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals alike.
Stop managing around your pain. Start taking control of it.
Some reviews of first edition...
Clear, practical, and genuinely helpful...
Explains the neuroscience of pain in a way that's easy to grasp, then backs it up with real, usable exercises and stretches. A great resource for anyone living with chronic pain.
Made a real difference...
Bought for a family member with chronic pain — the improvement has been noticeable. Highly recommend to anyone struggling with ongoing pain conditions.
Evidence-based and holistic...
Blends solid research with practical, holistic approaches to pain management. A valuable read for patients and healthcare professionals alike.
Essential for chronic pain sufferers...
Explains why you feel pain — not just how to treat it. The chapters on exercise and talking to others about pain stood out as especially useful.
A trusted resource to recommend...
As a healthcare practitioner, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to patients. It helps people reframe how they think about and manage their pain.
Understandable and empowering...
Breaks down complex pain science into accessible language. Makes a genuinely difficult topic feel manageable.
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