Keys to Managing and Reducing Pain

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This chapter explores six keys for effectively managing and reducing pain, including strategies like movement, quieting the mind, and understanding our wiring. It also discusses the role of attention, attentional distraction, sleep, and mindfulness in pain management.

Stanford neuroscientist Sean Mackey, MD, PhD reveals pain is highly subjective, shaped by our beliefs and experiences - not just injury signals. He unpacks chronic pain's persistence, promising treatment strategies like brief behavioral therapies, and research toward personalizing care through biomarkers and digital platforms. An illuminating look at pain's complexities.

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