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1. Introduction .. 7
Why I wrote this book .................................... 7
What type of pain does the book discuss? 9
Being open to recovery .. 11
How to use this book .. 13
2. My story.................................................17
3. Understanding persistent pain ..21
What is pain?................................................21
Types of pain ... 25
Sensitivity . 28
Living with persistent pain . 33
The benefits of exercise ........43
Reconditioning your spine . 44
Body awareness . 53
Basic neck exercises . 59
Basic back exercises . 61
Pacing yourself 65
Goal setting . 68
Maintaining motivation ... 71
Sleeping well ... 73
6. Ashleys story .........79
7. Psychological recovery 85
Confronting the big picture . 85
Adopting positive expectation .. 88
The placebo effect . 89
The effects of stress on pain 95
Moving from fear of pain to acceptance .96
Proactive stress management . 99
Meditation and relaxation . 101
Combining exercise and mindfulness . 105
8. Surpils story .. 107
9. Productive use of the health system 111
Seeking advice ... 111
Where do I go?..............................................113
Recognising appropriate advice .. 117
Advice from family and friends ........120
Avoiding medicalisation .. 121
Managing the compensation systems .......126
Using medication wisely 130
Maintaining control ........ 132
10. Gwyneths story ... 135
11. Creating your own success story ...139
Reviewing what you have learned .. 139
Where do I start physically?............................................ 142
Where do I start mentally?.............................................. 145
Where do I find appropriate support?.............................. 148
Starting your journey from sufferer to capable .. 149
Further reading ... 150
12. References 151
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