An Anatomy of Pain: How the Body and the Mind Experience and Endure Physical Suffering
An Anatomy of Pain: How the Body and the Mind Experience and Endure Physical Suffering by Dr. Abdul Ghaaliq-Lalkhen
253 Pages
Publisher: Scribner
Release Date: February 2, 2021
Nonfiction, Science, Medical, Medication, Pain, Trauma
The book is divided into the following chapters.
Chapter One: How Does Pain Work
Chapter Two: A Brief History of Pain
Chapter Three: Give Me Something for the Pain
Chapter Four: The Line Between Pleasure and Pain – Opioids and Addiction
Chapter Five: Pain with No Injury
Chapter Six: Pain Management: Needles, Narcotics, and Knives
Chapter Seven: A Journey of a Thousand Miles
Chapter Eight: Torpedo Fish
Chapter Nine: Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night
Chapter Ten: Show Me the Money – Private Pain Practice
Conclusion: The Beginning of the End
Dr. Chaaliq-Lalkhen does an amazing job explaining what pain is and is not. He describes different procedures used over the years in trying to stop pain. I wish I read this book before I had spinal epidurals for chronic lower back pain.
Although this is a medical book written by a doctor, the author has an easy-to-understand writing style. After reading this book, I have a completely new view on pain medications. This is a must have read for anyone that has or is dealing with pain.
