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The Painful Truth

The New Science of Why We Hurt and How We Can Heal

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We know pain when we feel it. We fear it and try to avoid it. But do we know what it really is?

We're currently experiencing a Renaissance in pain science. In recent years, our understanding of pain has altered so radically it's fair to say that everything we thought we knew about pain is wrong. As Dr Monty Lyman reveals, we misunderstand pain - with harmful consequences.

Exploring cutting-edge research and encompassing phantom aches to persistent pain, and interviews with survivors of torture as well as those who have never felt pain, Dr Lyman not only provides hope for reducing and managing pain but takes us to a deeper understanding of what it means to be human.

This is the untold story of pain - our most elusive feeling.

A Royal Society Science Prize shortlisted author.

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"A talented new writer." (Sunday Times)
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Excellent review of current literature on pain science. The content was excellent and well read. As a person experiencing severe lower back pain currently, this book has given me hope that I can retrain my body and brain to lessen the impact of pain on my life.

Giving hope to those with persistent pain

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This is an astonishing book that turns on its head much received wisdom about the nature and meaning if physical pain. The concept of rewriting the brain makes huge sense

Astonishing

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Really interesting and lots of useful information on persistent pain. in particular the link between mind, body and pain

Excellent

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A must read for anyone suffering with or caring for someone with intense ongoing pain. It provides lots of information and encourages further investigation into lifestyle and attitude , treating the whole person as the solution. It’s an honest modern insight into persistent pain and is a terrific springboard into better educated patients . A sometimes heavy read but very worthwhile .

Fascinating and very educational

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As a physical therapist treating people with persistent pain, I found this audiobook very comprehensive and easily understood. I will also recommend this book to my patients.

Extremely informative

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