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Do you feel trapped by chronic pain? Do you avoid going places and doing things you once loved, because getting there simply hurts too much? If you are one of the estimated 50 million people who suffer with chronic pain, you know the impact it has on your life. But now, with advances in our understanding of pain, relief is possible with self-care options that will minimize your dependence on narcotics or medical procedures. In Stop Pain, Vijay Vad, M. D. , teaches you the ins and outs of pain--bringing to light the links between inflammation and other factors that increase pain. Covering everything from stress relief techniques to an anti-inflammatory diet, Dr. Vad shows you the things you can do to alleviate pain. Dr. Vad lays out concrete strategies for dealing with the most common pain problems.
About the Author
Dr. Vijay Vad is the founder of Vad Scientific LLC, a biotech company that specializes in cartilage repair for arthritis and back pain using stem cells. He is the author of Back Rx, which was named The Wall Street Journal's favorite health book of the year in 2004. He has authored two national PBS television specials: "Stop Back Pain" and "Active with Arthritis."
