Coping with chronic pain can be challenging for individuals living with short- or long-term health conditions, affecting various aspects of one’s daily life. A range of pain management treatment options exist, from medication and surgical interventions to physical exercise and somatic therapy. Being informed about all your options can help you create a regimen that works best for you and puts you on a path to living a fuller life. Here is a list of titles that may help you in that process:

Print Collection

An Anatomy of Pain: How the Body and the Mind Experience and Endure Physical Suffering
Autogenic Training: A Mind-Body Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Pain Syndrome and Stress-Related Disorders
Back and Neck Health: Mayo Clinic Guide to Treating and Preventing Back and Neck Pain
Brave New Medicine: A Doctor’s Unconventional Path to Healing Her Autoimmune Illness
Clean Cuisine Cookbook: 130+ Anti-Inflammatory Recipes to Heal Your Gut, Treat Autoimmune Conditions, and Optimize Your Health
Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis: Managing Joint Pain for an Active Life
Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia: Strategies to Take Back Your Life
Navigating Life with Migraine and Other Headaches
The Pain Companion: Everyday Wisdom for Living With and Moving Beyond Chronic Pain
Trigger Points: Use the Power of Touch to Live Life Pain-Free
When Children Feel Pain: From Everyday Aches to Chronic Conditions
Yoga Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Pain and Orthopedic Injuries through Yoga

Digital Resources

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