Pain: The Science of Suffering

Author: [UK] Patrick Wall, Xiao-Lin Zhou, et al
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Everyone fears pain, everyone doubts their ability to endure pain, and everyone has experienced pain and been troubled by it. In this book, Patrick Wall, one of the leading scientists in the field of pain, tells us about the new biological findings on the causes and effects of mental and physical pain. He also comprehensively evaluates possible methods for treating pain—from medications to surgical procedures, relaxation therapy, acupuncture, and herbal remedies. The book is easy and enjoyable to read, allowing readers to learn many things they should know but may not be aware of, yet find interesting.