Managing pain before it manages you

Before you begin: how this book can help you

Beginning to take control of your pain

Understanding pain

The mind-body connection

The body-mind connection

The power of the mind

Adopting healthy attitudes

Nutrition and pain

Effective communication

Effective problem solving

The end of the beginning

Appendix A. Common chronic pain conditions

Appendix B. Complementary alternative medicine

Appendix C. Working comfortably at a computer / Nancy L. Josephson

Appendix D. Managing osteoarthritis pain with medicines: a review of the research for adults

Appendix E. Electronic resources

Appendix F. Worksheets and other materials.