Wiccan Formulary and Herbal
Author: A J Drew
If you were asked to define the word "witch," you might say that Witches are magick workers. If you were asked to define the word "Wicca," you might say that Wicca is a deep and meaningful religion shared by thousands upon thousands of people. But what would you call the combination of magick and religion? Can working magick be deep and meaningful? Can a religion work magick? Are these words the separate things they are often thought to be? This book screams the answer and that answer is not just yes but "Hell Yes!"A Wiccan Formulary and Herbal is study material for the first degree in a system of elevation described in A.J.'s last work, A Wiccan Bible. Included are: * Home remedies and herbal cures. * Recipes for incense, oils, and other brews. * Using tools of the trade. * A complete formulary. * A complete herbal reference. With a comprehensive reference section, recipes, and instruction A Wiccan Formulary and Herbal is not only a companion to A Wiccan Bible, but also a stand-alone reference that you will use and recommend with confidence.
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Back Pain Understood: A Cutting-Edge Approach to Healing Your Back
Author: Brian Hainlin
"Back Pain Understood: A Cutting-Edge Approach to Healing Your Back
In our quick-fix society, we often search for easy medical fixes. We make a diagnosis, put it in a box, and provide a medication, manipulation or surgical intervention to treat the diagnosis. Sixty million Americans who suffer with chronic pain tell us that this approach does not work.
Back pain is a major manifestation of chronic suffering, and effective treatment is based on understanding both the body and the mind. The science of medicine explores the mind-body interface. The art of medicine transforms this exploration into practical solutions.
Back Pain Understood provides an easy-to-follow format that provides practical solutions for the healthcare practitioner and patient.
Explore for yourself what Back Pain Understood can offer you:
*An understanding of chronic pain
*An understanding of the anatomy and function of the back
*An understanding of the mind-body connection
*An understanding of the many types of back pain presentations
*An understanding of multi-disciplinary treatment options
*Wonderful illustrations and photographs that complement the text
*Numerous real-life patient stories of healing"
Table of Contents:
Introduction xvAcknowledgments xix
Overview of Low Back Pain
Types of Pain 3
Nociceptive Pain 3
Neuropathic Pain 4
Acute Pain 6
Chronic Pain 7
Pain and Emotion 7
Summary Points 8
Low Back Anatomy 10
The Spinal Column 10
Low Back Musculature 14
Pain-Sensitive Structures 16
Anatomical versus Physiologic Basis of Pain 18
Summary Points 19
Clinicians Who Treat Low Back Pain 21
Physicians 21
Anesthesiologist 22
Family Medicine Physician 22
Internist 22
Neurologist 23
Neurosurgeon 23
Orthopedic Surgeon 24
Pain Medicine Specialist 24
Physiatrist 24
Psychiatrist 25
Radiologist 25
Rheumatologist 25
Multispecialty Pain Center 25
Non-Physician Clinicians 26
Nurse w26
Physical Therapist 26
Physician Assistant 26
Psychologist 27
Complementary and Alternative Medicine 27
Acupuncturist 27
Biofeedback Specialist 28
Chiropractor 28
Massage Therapist 29
Reflexologist 29
Summary Points 29
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies 30
Radiographs 30
Computed Tomography Scan 32
Magnetic Resonance Imaging 33
Myelogram 33
Discogram 35
Ultrasound 35
Bone Scan 36
Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies 36
Summary Points 37
Medications 39
Food and Drug Administration Approval 39
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs 40
How They Work 40
Side Effects 41
Indications in Pain Management 42
Commonly Prescribed Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs 43
Muscle Relaxants 47
How They Work 47
Side Effects 47
Indications in Pain Management 48
Commonly Prescribed Muscle Relaxants 48
Narcotic Analgesics 52
How They Work 52
Side Effects 53
Indications in Pain Management 53
Commonly Prescribed Narcotic Analgesics 55
Antidepressants 58
How They Work 58
Side Effects 59
Indications in Pain Management 61
Commonly Prescribed Antidepressants: Tricyclic Antidepressants 61
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors 63
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors 64
Other Antidepressants 65
Anticonvulsants 66
How They Work 66
Side Effects 67
Indications in Pain Management 67
Commonly Prescribed Anticonvulsants 67
Topical Analgesics 71
Corticosteroids 71
Summary Points 72
Non-Surgical Treatments 73
Hands-On Treatment and Exercise 73
Physical Therapy 73
Acupuncture 80
Massage Therapy 80
Spinal Manipulation 82
Biofeedback 84
Relaxation and Meditation 85
Exercises 86
Therapeutic Injections 91
Trigger-Point Injections 91
Epidural Injections 92
Selective Nerve Root Injection (Trans-Foraminal Injection) 94
Facet Injections 95
Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy 97
Summary Points 98
Surgical Treatments 99
Medical Risks of Surgery 99
Laminectomy and Laminotomy 100
Diskectomy and Microdiskectomy 100
Spinal Fusion 104
Lumbar Disc Replacement 104
Rehabilitation Risks Following Surgery 106
Return to Full Activity 107
Pain Risks following Surgery 107
Spinal Cord Stimulation 108
Morphine Pump 109
Summary Points 111
Mind-Body and Integrative Strategies 112
Mind-Body 112
Emotions, Chemicals and Receptors 113
Emotional Processing and Chronic Pain 113=970 14$lExample 1 114=970 14$lExample 2 116
Interpreting Mind-Body Examples 120
Summary Points 121
Low Back Pain Syndromes
Lumbar Strain 125
Clinical Presentation 125
Cause of Lumbar Strain 125
Physical Examination 126
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies 126
Treatment Considerations 126
Nonsurgical 126
Surgical 127
Mind-Body Considerations 127
Illustrative Case 127
Author's Note 129
Summary Points 129
Lumbar Disc Herniation 130
Clinical Presentation 130
Cause of Lumbar Disc Herniation 134
Physical Examination 134
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies 134
Treatment Considerations 137
Nonsurgical 137
Surgical 138
Mind-Body Considerations 140
Illustrative Case 141
Author's Note 142
Summary Points 142
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease/Lumbar Spondylosis 143
Clinical Presentation 143
Cause of Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease 144
Physical Examination 145
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies 146
Treatment Considerations 147
Nonsurgical 147
Surgical 148
Mind-Body Considerations 149
Illustrative Case 150
Author's Note 151
Summary Points 151
Facet Pain 153
Clinical Presentation 153
Cause of Facet Pain 155
Physical Examination 155
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies 156
Treatment Considerations 157
Nonsurgical 157
Surgical 157
Mind-Body Considerations 158
Illustrative Case 158
Author's Note 159
Summary Points 159
Lumbar Stenosis 161
Clinical Presentation 161
Cause of Lumbar Stenosis 162
Physical Examination 163
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies 164
Treatment Considerations 164
Nonsurgical 164
Surgical 165
Mind-Body Considerations 167
Illustrative Case 168
Author's Note 170
Summary Points 170
Sacroiliac Pain 171
Clinical Presentation 171
Cause of Sacroiliac Pain 172
Physical Examination 173
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies 174
Treatment Considerations 175
Nonsurgical 175
Surgical 176
Mind-Body Considerations 176
Illustrative Case 177
Author's Note 178
Summary Points 179
Myofascial Pain 180
Clinical Presentation 180
Cause of Myofascial Pain 182
Physical Examination 183
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies 183
Treatment Considerations 183
Nonsurgical 183
Surgical 185
Mind-Body Considerations 185
Illustrative Case 186
Author's Note 188
Summary Points 189
Failed-Back Syndrome (Post-Laminectomy Syndrome) 190
Clinical Presentation 190
Cause of Failed-Back Syndrome 191
Physical Examination 192
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies 192
Treatment Considerations 193
Nonsurgical 193
Surgical 194
Mind-Body Considerations 195
Illustrative Case 195
Author's Note 197
Summary Points 197
Chronic Pain Syndrome 199
Clinical Presentation 199
Cause of Chronic Pain Syndrome 200
Physical Examination 201
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies 201
Treatment Considerations 202
Nonsurgical 202
Surgical 203
Mind-Body Considerations 204
Illustrative Case 205
Author's Note 207
Summary Points 208
Closing Thoughts 209
Glossary of Terms 211
Index 227
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