Why Do I Hurt? Workbook
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About the Book
This book offers:
- Information about the science of pain, based on the latest research, and in a format accessible to all
- Details about how chronic pain is commonly due to an extra-sensitive nervous system and how the brain processes information from the nerves
- An easy-to-understand format using metaphors, examples and color images
- Areas to track and record experiences
- The four pillars of recovery
- This workbook can be used independently, as a companion to the book Why Do I Hurt?, or as homework for pain neuroscience education sessions
Author(s)
- Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD
Publication Details
- ISBN-13: 978-1-942798-05-7
- Publication Date: 2016
- Publisher: OPTP®
- Pages: 40
- Type: Softcover
- Illustrated: Yes
- Dimensions: 10”L x 7”W
A Pain Neuroscience Workbook
The latest research shows that the more you know about pain and how it works, the better off you’ll be. This includes moving and functioning better, experiencing less pain, and having an increased ability and interest in doing more healthy exercise and movement.
If you are experiencing persistent pain and wondering why you hurt and what to do about it, this pain management workbook was designed to help you by providing therapeutic neuroscience education to teach you how pain works and giving you an opportunity to reflect on your personal journey. You’ll better understand what has contributed to your pain and gain knowledge to better treat your condition and take positive steps toward regaining control of your life. Purchase one workbook or a package of 12.
This workbook is an excellent adjunct to the patient book and the Why You Hurt system. Based on dozens of studies and thousands of patients, this workbook helps you take control of your pain and stop pain from controlling what you can and cannot do. It will help you get back to a fulfilling, meaningful life that is not controlled by pain.
In the Why Do I Hurt? Workbook you’ll gain:
- Knowledge and understanding of how pain works
- Knowledge of how the nerves and brain are involved with pain
- Mindfulness exercises to help you understand the different factors that contribute to your pain
- The four pillars that help turn on your brain’s natural pain medication
- Worksheets to help you set small, manageable goals
- Tips for meeting your goals
- Strategies to help you get back to a fulfilling, meaningful life
Educational Guide with Visual Tools
Why Do I Hurt? is designed to provide:
- A clear, concise, and accessible way of looking at the science of pain
- Resources for patients
- A better understanding of how chronic pain can impact you
Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD: renowned author and pain researcher
Adriaan has taught throughout the US and internationally for 20 years at numerous national and international manual therapy, pain science and medical conferences. He is a Certified Spinal Manual Therapist, Therapeutic Pain Specialist and has authored and co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles, books and book chapters related to spinal disorders and pain science. He is the Director of the Therapeutic Neuroscience Research Group – an independent collaborative initiative studying pain neuroscience and is the Program Director of the Therapeutic Pain Specialist and Pain Science Fellowship post-graduate program for Evidence in Motion.
The Why You Hurt Series
Adriaan Louw has created a series of tools that work together seamlessly, whether you’re a clinician who wants to understand pain education and how to teach your patients, or someone with chronic pain who is looking for help.
From the Back Cover
Better understand your pain and how it works in the body with this neuroscience workbook. You'll reflect on your personal journey, write in the workbook to record your experiences, and learn the reasons why you hurt. Using scientifically proven concepts and the "four pillars" of recovery, you'll gain knowledge to better treat your condition and take positive steps toward regaining control of your life.