Freedom from Chronic Pain: The Breakthrough Method of Pain Relief, Based on the New York Pain Treatment Program at Lenox Hill HospitalIn carefully graduated steps, this book teaches pain sufferers how to surrender the attitudes that are holding them prisoner to pain and master the physical and mental techniques that can set them free, including nutrition tips, relaxing and strengthening exercises, and ways to break free of painkillers. |
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Authors Note | 9 |
Buying into the Program | 31 |
Evaluating Your Pain and Your Motivation | 46 |
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