The Psychophysiology of Low Back Pain

An essential text and reference on all aspects of the substrates, mechanisms, and conservative management of low back pain. Written by Dr Nicola Adams, one of the acknowledged experts in this topical and important area. The text provides an overview of the psychological and psychosocial factors of concern to the clinician assessing and planning treatement for low back pain. Features: * a timely guide to a topical area, of interest to clinicians from different disciplines dealing with the management of low back pain * comprehensive in its coverage * written by an expert in the field * discusses the psychological and physiological interactions involved in producing the experience of pain * covers psychological techniques for the management of pain, and how these may augment physical treatment * gives advice on patient-practitioner interaction * draws on the author's recent research in the field as well as that of other experts