Download or read book Chronic Pain Survival Tricks and Self-Help Techniques written by Stephen Schnitzer and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-08-18 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people suffer from chronic and sometimes overwhelming pain. In Chronic Pain Survival Tricks and Self-Help Techniques, author Stephen Schnitzer, Esq. offers a host of simple practices that can help patients deal with the pain and strive to become pain free. Based on his personal experiences searching for his own chronic pain solutions, Schnitzer provides helpful tips for those wanting to ease their suffering. Chronic Pain Survival Tricks and Self-Help Techniques covers a plethora of subject areas: Selecting and dealing with pharmacists Working with physical therapists Choosing a corrective bed Understanding the effects of hot and cold Realizing the importance of proper breathing Using canes Facilitating medical insurance and public assistance Valuing a positive mental attitude Recognizing how weather affects the body Obtaining second medical opinions Designed only to be used in conjunction with your treating doctors' advice and medication, the solutions offered by Schnitzer help you deal with the often devastating effects of chronic pain in a positive manner. Undo