Pain Relief book give away
June 30, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
As part of my blogging and writing about pain for this blog and pregnancy for Womb Within, I get to review books and products that I can recommend (if I like them) and sometimes offer as give aways to my readers.
I have a book here called The Art of Body Maintenance: Winner’s Guide to Pain Relief, by Hal Blatman, MD, with art done by Brad Ekvall, BFA.
It’s a nice book with lots of detail and diagrams. The program also uses a rubber ball to help apply pressure to relieve chronic pain.
The author covers pain relief from fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, headache, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis and sports injury. If you would like the book right away, it’s available through Amazon.com and you can follow this link directly: The Art of Body Maintenance: Winner’s Guide to Pain Relief
If you would like a chance to win a copy of the book, leave a comment in the comment section below about the pain you have and, if you would like, the things you have done to try to help yourself. By the way, comments like “just send it to me” don’t qualify!
In two weeks, on July 14th, I’ll gather all eligible comments and randomize them, choosing one winner. Please be sure that I can get hold of you to tell if you win. I have some prizes from contests that have been given to a second draw because the first winner didn’t leave a legitimate email address or never responded to my email.
So, tell me why you’d like the book.
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I need pain relief for my knees – they are 55 years old now and hurt often. ): I would love to win this book, it sounds very interesting! Thank you!
I have headaches from stress, thats why I need the book.
I’ve suffered from migraines for as long as I can recall and my teenage daughter does as well. I’ve used prescription meds in the past, holistic remedies… you name it.
gkstratos@yahoo.com
This sounds great
just send it
I get awful headaches every week.I think it’s from stress and strain.I generally try to releive the pain by taking an over the counter medication.
I have lived with fibromyalgia for 12 years. I am always interested in learning new tips and techniques for pain management.
I’ve suffered from fibromyalgia for more than 20 years, so I’m always looking for new methods to handle the pain. Right now I use a combination of rest, hot baths and plenty of ibuprofen.
Does this help the pain of broken hearts too? I know it doesn’t but I still need this something awful
My husband has bouts of pain in his knees from arthritis. This would be an interesting read.
I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and quite often suffer from knee and hip pain. I do take OTC pain meds (as well as prescription meds). I know there are certain things that will trigger the pain but more often than not I get pain for no known reason (that I can find anyway) and would love to learn how to identify the pain and help lessen it before it gets worse.
What I usually do (other than take meds) is alternate with a heating pad and ice, and take warm baths.
I think this book would be a very interesting read.
Migraines! Can you fix me?
I have suffered chromic abdominal pain for the last three years. The doctor can’t find a cause or cure so I live on pain killers. I would really like to win this book and try some new ideas.
hmm I may be writing a book here.
I have weeping psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, awful headaches etc.
I bet you’ve not ever heard anything like my tongue before.
About 3 years ago, the left side of my tongue started to feel swollen and it burned. The appearance of my tongue was normal. I went to several drs at several clinics, just to have them say, I dunno. I did have my B12 levels checked and they were fine. I went to an allergist, an ear nose and throat guy, my fam dr and a neurologist.
They all looked at me like a was a nut. On a good day my tongue is an annoyance, but on a bad day it feels raw, totally raw, but looks fine.
I think one dr thought it was in my head so to speak and said he thought I had thrush so he prescribed me an antifungal. hmm, I turned out to be allergic to that anti fungal and ended up in another clinic getting benadryl shot in me bum. My skin on my arm was red and burning.
Anyways I ended up sucking on Monistat bullets, oh lord that was not fun lol
But here I sit after three years of suffering not one step closer to figuring out what is going on with my tongue.
What I do to help the pain, is drink a ton of ice cold water and leave it on my tongue as long as possible. Eating ice cream, popsicles, sherbet etc. is also a help.
Because I’m used to chronic pain etc. I honestly think this would drive a normal person mad.
Any thoughts?
anne_c_taylor@hotmail.com
I have terrible headaches!
I have had lower back pain and arthritis pain but the only thing besides the exercises for my back is taking Tylenol which eases some of the ache and just deal with the pain in the meantime.
I get tension headaches often. My neck gets so tight that my arms go numb. So far, I have used OTC pain relievers and hot packs on my neck.
i have migraine and i am taking DLPA for it. i dont like NSAIDs
I have headaches just about everyday. I take Tylenol, but it does not get rid of it. Thanks!
I suffer from Rheumatoid arthritis & am always looking for new ways to deal with my pain.
I have been through the gamut of treatments for my chronic intractable pain for the last 15 yrs. I have seen the changes in treatment for pain. The sad thing is there has not been much change. I have tried everything offered except a pain pump and am putting that off for as long as I can.
I broke my ankle a year ago and it still bothers me daily.
i’ve had back problems love to find a cure
My back always hurts. I do stretches daily for it.
lower back…each morning…heating pad works great…
I have pain in my feet, but there doesn’t seem to be anything anyone can do about it.
I have extremely flat feet and always have problems with the back of my knees after walking long distances, whenever I read anything it tells me to “lose weight” to minimize pain, but I don’t need to lose weight, I need other viable options. My mother also suffers with carpel tunnel and arthritis, I would love to share this with her so we can figure out how to best help her. Thanks!
back pain stretching and a heating pad
I’ve had fibromyalgia for 10 years and I’ve found that the ONLY thing that gets rid of the pain completely is Lyrica. I wish it had been on the market for the other 9 years I’ve had it.
I get frequent headaches. All I can do is put hot towel on my head in a dark, quiet room.
I suffer from cluster headaches. I also for the last ten years or so have very bad pain in my left shoulder. I am hoping this book can shed some light on how to deal with this.
I was a gymnast for 10 years and now the older I get the more I hurt.
Being 486 pounds at one time in my life, I had to have gastric bypass surgery. I couldn’t even outside and exercise. This surgery is not for everyone. But, I look and feel great and have lost over 300 pounds.
thanks
I have had fibromyalgia for over 10 years. What helps, some anyways, is heat, epsom salt baths, muscle relaxants, exercise and stretching. I’m seeing a naturopath and taking the supplement regimen he prescribed which again helps some. I think what helps the most for me is not overdoing it, which probably explains why I feel better on vacation!
I have jaw problems so I have headaches frequently. I’d love this!
I suffer from chronic pain due to fibromyalgia. I see a pain specialist and in addition to taking medication, I have received physical therapy, trigger point injections, cortisone injections, and am considering aquatic therapy.
I left the website blank because I didn’t know what website you were asking.
I’ve had chronic back and hip pain for seven years. Of course I did nothing because I was afraid it would hurt me.
In March I began aquatic therapy. Exercising in the water is a thousand times better than
than exercising on dry land.
I’ve progressed enough that I’m actually looking for other physical opportunities.
The Art of Body Maintenance: Winner’s Guide to Pain Relief would be perfect to keep me motivated to keep exercising.
Thanks for Help My Hurt. It’s the first email I open.
Mike
I have lupus pain all the time
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
Just general aches and pains, would like to read this
we’re dealing with a lot of migraine pain here in the house.
knee pain that won’t go away. I need help!
I have severe arthritis in knees and back. I try to keep active and take anti-inflammatories BID.
pain in the neck
I get headaches every now and then and laying in the dark seems to help them.
I have RA, but I also used to get migranes.
Stress management helped to rid me of the migranes, but we’re currently in the tour de meds for RA. Doing stretches in the pool helps some (if I can get in and then out of it), but I’m still crunchy and stiff.
I have had a back fusion surgery, so I still get some back pain and neck pain. Usually, I opt for ice packs and soothing ocean music for relief.
After having worked hard as any man for 32 years in floorcovering business I had a brain annurysum in 92. After CPR and then emergency surgery Im thankful to be here to watch my Grandchildren grow into fine young people. But, I was left with chronic pain all over my body from nerve damage and also have severe O/A and Fibromyalgia. Life is hard when living in pain 24/7 and Im thankful for the medications the doctors have me on for pain even if it does not take it all away. I love books and reading health books but due to my limited income on SSD I cant purchase. I would love to read this book to see if any one thing could help some of my pain.
Thank you
I am 65 and since I was 18 my back reminds me I am alive. The hurt never takes a vacation. I keep trying anything and everything that might help.
just to cool