Many in the research and clinical communities are becoming increasingly aware of the interactions between sleep disorders and chronic pain syndromes. There are a number of obstacles on the path to better patient care, and there is considerable room for improvement in the way knowledge is shared between professionals in the sleep and pain communities. This book serves as the first step toward enhancing communication between the sleep and pain communities with the intent of improving patient care.

Clinical practice related to sleep problems and sleep disorders has been expanding rapidly in the last few years, but scientific research is not keeping pace. Sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome are three examples of very common disorders for which we have little biological information. This new book cuts across a variety of medical disciplines such as neurology, pulmonology, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, psychology, otolaryngology, and nursing, as well as other medical practices with an interest in the management of sleep pathology. This area of research is not limited to very young and old patientsâ€"sleep disorders reach across all ages and ethnicities. Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation presents a structured analysis that explores the following: Improving awareness among the general public and health care professionals. Increasing investment in interdisciplinary somnology and sleep medicine research training and mentoring activities. Validating and developing new and existing technologies for diagnosis and treatment. This book will be of interest to those looking to learn more about the enormous public health burden of sleep disorders and sleep deprivation and the strikingly limited capacity of the health care enterprise to identify and treat the majority of individuals suffering from sleep problems.

• CBT is a new, increasingly popular method of treatment that provides measurable results and is therefore reimbursed by insurance companies • Title is ahead of the curve, there's no competition • Concise, practical manual • Contains reader-friendly, role-playing exercises to apply to daily practice

A busy and hectic life can profoundly affect your ability to get a good night's rest. And it's even more difficult to feel relaxed when you stay awake worrying that you won't fall asleep. This vicious circle can quickly rob you of your quality of life, which is why it is so important to seek the most effective treatment for your insomnia. This workbook uses cognitive behavior therapy, which has been shown to work as well as sleep medications and produce longer-lasting effects. Research shows that it also works well for those whose insomnia is experienced in the context of anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. The complete program in Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep goes to the root of your insomnia and offers the same techniques used by experienced sleep specialists. You'll learn how to optimize your sleep pattern using methods to calm your mind and help you identify sleep-thieving behaviors that contribute to insomnia. Don't go without rest any longer-get started on this program and end your struggles with sleep.

This concise but comprehensive guide covers common procedures in pain management necessary for daily practice, and includes topics on international pain medicine curricula, for example, the American Board of Anesthesiology, World Institute of Pain/Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice, and American Board of Pain Medicine. Treatments for pain are discussed, including nerve blocks (head, neck, back, pelvis and lower extremity). Chapters have a consistent format including high yield points for exams, and questions in the form of case studies. Pain: A Review Guide is aimed at trainees in pain medicine all over the world. This book will also be beneficial to all practitioners who practice pain.

Sleep disorder experts discuss specific behavioral techniques, psychotherapeutic techniques and pharmacotherapy, comprehensive and integrated approaches, disorders of the sleep-wake schedule, and specific populations--the chronically ill and older adults. The field has seen rapid advances in recent years and has attained growing respectability--insomnia is now seen as something more than a manifestation of depression or simply an annoying nuisance to be extinguished with hyponotics. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

More than eight out of ten of us will suffer back pain at some point - but far fewer know what to do about it. This book reveals how changing the way you sleep can help get rid of your pain. The result of conversations with doctors, physiotherapists, surgeons and chiropractors it lays out what you can do tonight to start the healing process. Find out not only which position will take the strain off your body, but also whether your mattress and pillow are helping or hindering your recovery. It tells you the worst possible position for you to sleep in, wherever your pain is centered. It tells you why pillows don't always need to go under your head (and the one sleeping position where they should never go under your head). Plus, the one thing that most of us do in bed which increases the strain on our neck by six times. It has been designed to be read quickly, in one sitting, so you can take immediate action before bed. I hope the information helps you as much as it has helped me. Reviews from Amazon.com: ***** "Short, clear and easy to follow...what more could you want? The advice in here makes a lot of sense and has helped me already. I would recommend this book to any neck/back sufferers looking for a quick easy read." - Aunt Bee