Painful Yarns: Metaphors and Stories to Help Understand the Biology of Pain

ISBN: 0979988004

Author: Moseley, G. Lorimer

Condition: New

Written by Professor G. Lorimer Moseley, a clinical neuroscientist and the co-author of the Explain Pain collection of books, Painful Yarns uses humorous anecdotes to educate readers on the biology of pain.This compilation of hilarious stories and images is intended to help explain the complexity of pain. Sourced from Professor Moseleys travels in outback Australia and beyond, and the fascinating people he meets along the way, each story is linked to a key aspect of pain biology.Some of the stories include: Nigels SuperSkoda 110 Crazy Kivins Brush with Death The Thirsty Idiots Scratchy & the Boring Talker Ornithology & Amazing GraceDescribed by critics as a gem, and by patients as bloody helpful, this book is a clever example of therapeutic edu-tainment for those who are interested in understanding pain. The entertaining stories are used as metaphors to explain the biology of pain. Painful Yarns is fun, educational and entertaining; it serves as a perfect pre-read for Explain Pain for those who want to improve mindfulness and pain understanding.Written by Dr. G. Lorimer Moseley, PhD. Illustrated. Softcover; 112 pages. Published On: 2024-01-23