The book emphasizes that pain is not just a direct result of tissue damage but involves complex processes within the nervous system. It explains how factors such as expectations, attention, and past experiences influence pain perception. The authors aim to empower patients by helping them understand their pain, and to inform clinicians about the current scientific understanding of pain to improve treatment approaches.
The Spanish edition, (translated by experts like Jorge Velásquez), was created to break down these complex neuroscientific concepts into plain language for a Hispanic audience. It is illustrated, humorous, and deeply compassionate. Libro Explicando El Dolor David Butler.pdf
David Butler is a physiotherapist and researcher with over 30 years of experience in the field of pain management. He is the co-founder of the Australian Pain Management Association and has written numerous books and articles on pain, movement, and neuroscience. Butler's work focuses on explaining the complex processes involved in pain perception and promoting evidence-based approaches to pain management. The book emphasizes that pain is not just
: Finding "safe" ways to move to improve blood flow and calm the nervous system. 6. The Goal: "Know Pain, No Pain" The Spanish edition, (translated by experts like Jorge