A Handbook for people suffering from Chronic Pain: A Physical Therapy Perspective

By Dr. Joy Cole (PT)

Chronic pain affects about 100 million Americans.1:4 people in US, 1:5 people or 1.5 billion people worldwide.

The cost of chronic pain is at least $500-$600 Billion in one year in the US . Costs include repetitive treatments, cycles of prescription, multiple trips to emergency rooms and doctor visits, healthcare transportation, loss of work, failed surgeries among many.

There is hope and it takes your commitment

Although pain is frustrating, we were born with a gifted bodily system. Our brain is powerful. Our system can produce natural pain medication. Whether pain is present for over 3 months or over 4 decades, our body is made of living tissues and our brain is malleable. Stresses come and go daily and so does physical pain.

Chronic pain can make someone feel stuck. It can give you a stronghold in living life productively. This book with teach you different fundamental approaches that will lead you to more references so you can actively manage you pain.

For demonstration of neural mobilization and Graded motor imagery, please visit short videos in this you tube channel for your reference: @joycppt.

I have also attached references that I have used for this book as part of your resources.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FGF3CT71
• ISBN13: 9798290097022
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"