Rethink Chronic Pain : Relieve Suffering, Heal Your Body, Own Your Health

"This brilliant volume has a possible solution for nearly everyone who is suffering—whether it be on the level of mind, body, or spirit. This book should be on everyone's bookshelf!" —Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of New York Times-bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom. At a time when as many as 1 in 5 adults suffer from chronic pain, a medical doctor and proven pain expert offers an original guide to healing and recovery. Rethink Chronic Pain identifies the physical and psychological roots of pain and recommends not one single treatment (as the vast majority of advice does) but many: Dr. Gaétan Brouillard incorporates osteopathy, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, nutrition and natural products (including cannabis and CBD) into his tried-and-tested approach. He also draws on years of experience as an emergency room doctor, clinician, and researcher to explain scientific breakthroughs in pain treatment and how to use medicine and surgery when necessary. Readers will come away with new understandings of the body and mind—and new tools for healing chronic pain at its source.

“At last… a book about chronic pain that covers every aspect of this huge issue. A possible solution for nearly everyone who is suffering.”
—Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times-bestselling author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom.

Do you have arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, or another form of pain? This foundational book on chronic pain offers a holistic guide to living pain-free, which incorporates traditional medicine and natural solutions such as supplements, reflexology, meditation, cannabis, and more.

In Rethink Chronic Pain, medical doctor and proven chronic pain expert, Dr. Gaétan Brouillard, identifies the physical and psychological roots of pain and recommends not one single treatment (as the vast majority of pain books do) but many: he combines osteopathy, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, nutrition, mindfulness, and natural products (including cannabis and CBD) into his tried-and-tested approach, which he has used to heal patients in his own practice. Dr. Brouillard also draws on his years of experience as an emergency room doctor, clinician, and medical researcher to explain scientific breakthroughs in pain treatment and how to use traditional medicine and surgery when necessary.

Throughout the book, Dr. Brouillard explores all aspects of pain. He explains the connection between pain and depression and anxiety; the biological and environmental causes of pain; the impact of pain on our finances; the importance of sleep for chronic pain recovery; and the relationship between pain and what we eat. Finally, he shares the benefits of meditation and creative thinking for living a pain-free life. 

An illustrated Pain Guide covers an abundance of different pain types and their treatment options including:

• Arthritis and osteoarthritis 
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches
• Neck Pain
• Scoliosis
• Herniated discs
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Sciatica
• Plantar fasciitis 
• And so much more

Readers will come away with new understandings of their pain and different treatment options—as well as renewed confidence for healing chronic pain at its source.

"At last... a book about chronic pain that covers every aspect of this huge issue. A possible solution for nearly everyone who is suffering." —Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times-bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom. Do you have arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, or another form of pain? This foundational book on chronic pain offers a holistic guide to living pain-free, which incorporates traditional medicine and natural solutions such as supplements, reflexology, meditation, cannabis, and more. In Rethink Chronic Pain, medical doctor and proven chronic pain expert, Dr. Gaétan Brouillard, identifies the physical and psychological roots of pain and recommends not one single treatment (as the vast majority of pain books do) but many: he combines osteopathy, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, nutrition, mindfulness, and natural products (including cannabis and CBD) into his tried-and-tested approach, which he has used to heal patients in his own practice. Dr. Brouillard also draws on his years of experience as an emergency room doctor, clinician, and medical researcher to explain scientific breakthroughs in pain treatment and how to use traditional medicine and surgery when necessary. Throughout the book, Dr. Brouillard explores all aspects of pain. He explains the connection between pain and depression and anxiety; the biological and environmental causes of pain; the impact of pain on our finances; the importance of sleep for chronic pain recovery; and the relationship between pain and what we eat. Finally, he shares the benefits of meditation and creative thinking for living a pain-free life. An illustrated Pain Guide covers an abundance of different pain types and their treatment options including: Arthritis and osteoarthritis Fibromyalgia Headaches Neck Pain Scoliosis Herniated discs Carpal tunnel syndrome Sciatica Plantar fasciitis And so much more Readers will come away with new understandings of their pain and different treatment options—as well as renewed confidence for healing chronic pain at its source. Introduction CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING PAIN Pain is necessary Pain is personal Do we learn to feel pain? The financial burden of pain How pain affects our quality of life CHAPTER 2: THE MEANING OF PAIN How pain makes us suffer A lesson from Buddhism A road we must travel, and a road to nowhere The duty of empathy The power to change CHAPTER 3: WHY AM I IN PAIN? Biological and environmental causes of pain Pain and our emotions CHAPTER 4: PAIN TREATMENT STARTS ON YOUR PLATE Addicted to sugar Eat well for your health The diet–pain connection by Natasha Azrak, Nutritionist, RD, IFMCP Take care of your teeth and gums Go veggie or eat meat? CHAPTER 5: NATURAL PAIN-RELIEF SOLUTIONS The power of natural supplements Medical cannabis for pain relief Stay active, stay healthy Detoxify now CHAPTER 6: WAYS TO TREAT PAIN Pain medications Manipulation techniques Injections Acupuncture Magnetic field therapy Reflexology Thermal treatment Hypnosis Surgery CHAPTER 7: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PAIN Pain and depression Where stress fits in Let there be light! The importance of sleep Using neurobiofeedback CHAPTER 8: MAKING PAIN EASIER TO LIVE WITH Think creatively Free yourself from toxic thoughts and guilt Think your way out of suffering Why is it so hard to detach yourself from pain? Learn to think bright, healing thoughts Creative visualization Meditation The opportunity of pain Conclusion Appendix: Pain Guide Arthritis and osteoarthritis Scar pain Fibromyalgia Headaches Neck pain Neck trauma (whiplash) Scoliosis Herniated discs Epicondylitis (tennis elbow) Carpal tunnel syndrome Algodystrophy Sciatica Sprains and pulled muscles Peripheral neuropathy Morton’s neuroma Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs Acknowledgments Notes Index About the Author "This brilliant volume has a possible solution for nearly everyone who is suffering'whether it be on the level of mind, body, or spirit. This book should be on everyone's bookshelf!"'Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of New York Times-bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom. At a time when as many as 1 in 5 adults suffer from chronic pain, a medical doctor and proven pain expert offers an original guide to healing and recovery. Rethink Chronic Pain identifies the physical and psychological roots of pain and recommends not one single treatment (as the vast majority of advice does) but many: Dr. Gaetan Brouillard incorporates osteopathy, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, nutrition and natural products (including cannabis and CBD) into his tried-and-tested approach. He also draws on years of experience as an emergency room doctor, clinician, and researcher to explain scientific breakthroughs in pain treatment and how to use medicine and surgery when necessary. Readers will come away with new understandings of the body and mind'and new tools for healing chronic pain at its source