AN EVOLUTION IN THE PARADIGM OF PAIN TREATMENT

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Irvine, CA (November 15, 2006)— Nationally recognized pain psychologist, Tim Sams, created the Personal Pain Paradigm (Triple P) Assessment; co-developed the PRISM line of prescription topical analgesics; and founded the first internet pain center at MyPainReliefDoc.com. Now, in his just released book, ABC’s of Pain Relief and Treatment: Advances, Breakthroughs, and Choices, Dr. Sams reveals the fusion of medical, psychological, and technological innovation that maximizes pain relief.

In ABC’s of Pain Relief and Treatment, people in pain discover the advanced eleven step hierarchy of medical treatments for pain relief and how to seize the best care from their physicians. They explore breakthroughs in pain management that will increase productive activity. They map out a pain resistant lifestyle. Finally, they build a healthy Personal Pain Paradigm to enhance quality of life.

ABC’s of Pain Relief and Treatment is blunt and cajoling, confrontational and humorous, practical and poetic. Dr. Sams states “People in pain don’t want a cold, distant lecture from a doctor who merely reviews the medical or coping research. My library contains dozens of pain manuscripts – dry, scholarly texts that read like the brittle parchment of a Latin primer. People in pain want to sit by the fire and talk to a wise old friend who speaks intimately to the heart and the head, someone with the same passion and urgency for pain relief they feel.”

ABC’s of Pain Relief and Treatment breaks new ground in teaching people in pain how to: direct a doctor through the hierarchy of medical treatments; move through the four stages of pain treatment; negotiate better care from the doctor; exercise without increasing pain; blend activity into their day; identify motivational challenges to rehabilitation; avoid being a difficult patient; improve memory and attention; pace themselves and set limits; benefit from the Triple P Assessment report; employ alternative treatments such as nutritional supplements and prescription topiceuticals; make the seven life choices that create a pain resistant lifestyle; and keep hope alive.   

Dr. Sams opines, “Driven by an evolving medical landscape, the new generation of medical consumer is proactive, information seeking, and committed to extracting the greatest benefits from emerging technologies.” Thus, the treatment techniques learned in ABC’s of Pain Relief and Treatment can be practiced and integrated through the multidisciplinary pain center at www.MyPainReliefDoc.com 

Dr. Tim Sams is a 1980 University of Michigan graduate who has lectured to physicians across the U.S., taught at major universities, trained medical residents and fellows, and conducted research in chronic pain. He is the founder of PACE, Inc, a multi-specialty clinic that consults to pain physicians throughout southern California.

ABC’s of Pain Relief and Treatment champions a visionary approach to battling persistent pain and suffering. The objective was clearly stated and achieved: to make pain relief inevitable after a few simple choices. Published by iUniverse ($22.95; ISBN 0-595-38280-0), ABC’s of Pain Relief and Treatment can be ordered at neighborhood bookstores or by calling 1-800-AUTHORS. It can be purchased at online book sellers, e.g., www.BarnesandNoble.com or www.Amazon.com, or downloaded at www.MyPainReliefDoc.com 

Contact:

Tim Sams, Ph.D.

Box 6599

Irvine, CA 92616

U.S.A.

(949) 509-1954