A World of Hurt: A Guide to Classifying Pain

World of Hurt: A Guide to Classifying Pain is the new "best practice" for treating musculoskeletal pain; presented in a way that's comprehensive, accessible, and gets results. The product of 16 years of research and clinical observation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, this book improves results through precise identification of the predominant pain mechanism, and then focusing on education and active care necessary to curing musculoskeletal pain. Patient education materials, case study examples, summary charts, and clear classification guidelines are included. Chapter 1 Musculoskeletal Pain: The Big Picture Chapter 2 Overview of the Pain Mechanism Classification System and Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Chapter 3 Subjective Evaluation Chapter 4 Nociceptive Pain Mechanisms: Inflammation and Ischemia Chapter 5 Peripheral Neurogenic Pain Mechanism Chapter 6 Central Sensitization Pain Mechanism Chapter 7 Affective Pain Mechanism Chapter 8 Motor/Autonomic Pain Mechanism