Painbuster

By John Stamatos

Book Overview

From one of the country's foremost pain management specialists, a groundbreaking program for the more than forty-five million Americans who suffer from all types of pain Dr. John M. Stamatos has a powerful message for readers: you don't have to live with the pain. Follow the Painbuster program, and your pain can be treated, managed, and often eliminated. In Painbuster you'll discover: - how certain antidepressants have been found effective in treating pain - how injection therapy and oral medications might save you from surgery - how strength and flexibility exercises will get you moving again - how to customize a maintenance program that works for you - how to pain-proof your home and office - and much more Whether you suffer from lower-back pain, a sports injury, arthritis, or pain associated with a debilitating illness, the Painbuster program offers a proven promise of relief.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805063471
• ISBN13: 9780805063479
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Holt McDougal
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Painbuster by John Stamatos MD et al.

Painbuster is a good work for explaining alternative strategiesto manage chronic pain and discomfort. Physical therapyassists in blocking pain. Ultrasound provides deep massageto block and manage pain or maximize blood flow. The TENS unitattacks pain in a similar manner as acupuncture. Epiduralspace injections block pain via the use of Kenalog. Differentexercises help to manage pain and muscular rigidity.Sitting and standing multiple times helps as an exercise.Lying flat on the back and raising/lowering the abdomenhelps to establish spinal flexibility. Getting into acrawling position and extending the leg upward is also a goodstretch. Certain foods and herbal preparations manage pain.For instance, ginger, B6 and B12 vitamins, brocolli, garlic,beans, tuna, salmon and omega 3 fats are helpful in craftingan effective pain management and diet strategy to reinforcethe exercise regimen.

Painbusters WORKS

This book really helped me deal with my chronic back pain. I followed the easy steps and exercises, and have been pain-free for three weeks. (That's a record for me!) I never thought I would be able to go running again, but I completed a three mile run this morning.Thank you Dr. Stamatos! I love you!