
The Pain Management Handbook
Your Personal Guide
Neville Shone(Author)
Sheldon Press
Published on 20. October 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-84709-142-0 (ISBN)
Description
Chronic pain affects more than 8.5 million people in the UK and costs the economy 18 billion pounds a year in lost work days; while an estimated 30%, or up to 70 million people, also suffer in the US, where it's said to be the most costly health problem. Yet, according to one study, two out of three people say that their medication is not always adequate, while 96% of GPs believe there is significant room for improving treatment. Another survey found that a half to two-thirds of people with chronic pain are less able or unable to exercise, enjoy normal sleep, perform household chores, attend social activities, drive a car, or walk; while a quarter find that relationships with family and friends are strained or broken. Neck pain, back pain, arthritis, allergies and depression are listed as the top five chronic health problems.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
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Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
174 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84709-142-0 (9781847091420)
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10/2011
Sheldon Press
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Person
Neville Shone is author of the best-selling Coping Successfully with Pain and of The Chronic Pain Diet Book, both for Sheldon Press. He is based in North Wales.