The Journey to Pain Relief

This book is a breakthrough in pain management - necessary reading for every pain sufferer who has not found relief through other treatments or is dependent on pain medications. From extensive experience with pain clinics author Phyllis Berger - a pain sufferer herself - realised that pain was highly dependent on stress factors and could be reduced by:
·Blocking pain with low-voltage electrical currents and acupuncture
·Increasing pain-free movements with carefully selected exercise
·Relieving anxiety releasing emotions and maintaining a positive attitude
THE JOURNEY TO PAIN RELIEF written for both pain sufferers and professionals offers a detailed practical presentation of Berger's insights scientific research and treatment modalities. Focusing on the brain and its complex chemical interactions and circuitry Berger describes how her techniques essentially tap into the body's inherent abilities to heal. This is a cutting-edge programme that has helped patients around the world reach that elusive destination of pain relief and control. Phyllis Berger is physiotherapist and acupuncturist who has developed innovative approaches to chronic pain management. She has been involved in pain clinics since 1994. She lectures and gives seminars in Europe Israel and New Zealand to pain management groups and has published articles in medical journals. She lives in Johannesburg South Africa.