Understanding Pain - What It Is, Why It Happens, and How It's Managed. American Academy of Neurology (Aan) Quality of Life Guides. (Electronic book text)

Most pain can be managed or greatly reduced with proper pain management, but the reality is that most pain goes untreated, under-treated, or improperly treated. Written in layman's terms, this detailed guide explains how pain is perceived; helps patients evaluate and organize information about their symptoms; explores alternative, pharmacological, and invasive treatments; and much more.