(NAPS)—Although studies show onefifth of the population is in pain at any given time, one expert says every suffering person can be helped in some way. Tne War on Pain How breakthroughs in the new field of pain medicine are turning the tide against suffering Scott Fishman, M.D. with Lisa Berger @ Wherever there is chronic pain, there can berelief, believes a renowned pain management specialist. In his new book, The War On Pain (HarperCollins, $14.00), Dr. Scott Fishman, Chief of the Divi- sion of Pain Medicine at the Uni- versity of California, uncovers what he considersthe root ofall types of pain. He then uses an integrative mind-body approach combining state-of-the-art medical treatments and a wide range of cognitive and alternative thera- pies to relieve suffering. Through the personal journeys of real patients, readers can learn about the anatomy of pain and explore its pathways through the body and mind. Readers can also explore the full range of painfighting techniques that get results, from surgical nerve blocks to acupuncture, from common analgesics to opioids, from psychi- atric drugs to cognitive behavioral therapies. The War On Pain can be found at local book stores.
