Abel J. Morneault Memorial Library

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Overview of self-management and pain -- Becoming an active self-manager -- Finding resources -- Understanding and managing common symptoms and problems -- Using your mind to manage pain symptoms -- Pacing : balancing activity and rest -- Exercise and physical activity for every body -- Exercising for flexibility, balance, and strength -- Exercising for endurance and fitness : moderate to vigorous physical activity -- Communicating with family and friends -- communicating with your health care professionals -- Sex and intimacy -- Healthy eating -- Healthy weight management -- Managing your medicines -- Medicines and treatments for chronic pain -- Making treatment decisions -- Managing specific chronic pain conditions -- Managing angina pain, coronary artery disease, and related conditions -- Planning for the future : fears and reality -- Appendix : Helpful hints for everyday living.

"Chronic pain includes many types of conditions from a variety of causes. This book is designed to help those suffering from chronic pain learn to better manage pain so they can get on with living a satisfying, fulfilling life. This resource stresses four concepts: each person with chronic pain is unique, and there is no one treatment or approach that is right for everybody; there are many things people with chronic pain can do to feel better and become more active and involved in life; with knowledge and experimentation, each individual is the best judge of which self-management tools and techniques are best for him or her; and, the responsibility for managing chronic pain on a daily basis rests with the individual and no one else. Acknowledging that overcoming chronic pain is a daily challenge, this workbook provides readers with the tools to overcome that test. A Moving Easy Program CD, which offers a set of easy-to-follow exercises that can be performed at home, is also included"-- Provided by publisher.

"Nobody wants chronic pain in their lives. Unfortunately, about 30 percent of people worldwide live with chronic pain conditions, many of which have no identifiable cause. We wrote this book to help these people explore healthy ways to manage and live with their chronic pain condition so they can enjoy more fulfilling, satisfying lives"-- Provided by publisher.