We all fear pain and we will do almost anything to avoid it. In The Meaning of Pain, renowned osteopath Nick Potter presents a radical new approach to treating chronic pain. He draws on insights from biology, evolution and social behaviour to help us understand why pain is essential to our survival, and how we can manage our experience of it. In this sage and enlightening book, drawing on 25 years of clinical experience and success stories from his consulting room, Potter presents a timely, compelling roadmap for wellbeing, showing us how to break the vicious cycle of stress, pain and anxiety before the damage is done.

About the Author
Nick Potter is a registered osteopath who specialises in cervical spine injuries. He fundamentally believes in making treatment fun and as easy as possible, whenever possible. His research is all the more pertinent as he himself has had a spinal injury himself.

Reviews
Potter applies his extensive expertise to helping readers understand the experience of suffering from pain, and shows them that there is a surprising amount they can do on their own to manage it.'
An excellent book that will equip readers with an ability to regain control.'
Makes the science of pain understandable, dispels the myths and emphasises the importance of recognising and dealing with stress in all its forms.'
Nick Potter is an exceptional osteopath, and has an extraordinary ability to instantly know what I have been doing wrong physically to cause me pain and then alleviate it.'
The man who taught me how to breathe.'



Book Information
ISBN 9781780724171
Author Nick Potter
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Short Books Ltd
Publisher Short Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 180g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 126mm * 20mm