Pain the Science of Suffering
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Columbia Univ Pr
- Publish date: 08/01/2000
Patrick Wall sets his scientific account in a broad context, interweaving it with a wealth of fascinating and sometimes disturbing historical detail, covering famous characters who derived pleasure from pain, the unexpected reactions of injured people, the role of endorphins, and the power of placebo. He covers cures of pain, ranging from drugs and surgery, through relaxation techniques and exercise, to acupuncture, electrical nerve stimulation, and herbalism.
Pain involves our state of mind, our social mores and beliefs, and our personal experiences and expectations. Stepping beyond his neurologic gate-control theory, Wall shows that pain is a matter of behavior, and its manifestation differs among individuals, situations, and cultures. "The way we deal with pain is an expression of individuality".
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