Despite the recommendations others, I resisted reading this book because I’m suspicious of any physician who makes the rounds of the talk show circuits, or who seems to be too much of a celebrity. I changed my mind when one of the most revered research scientists in the country interviewed Dr. Gupta and offered his unqualified endorsement of this book.

An estimated 52 million people in our nation live with some level of chronic pain. While they may not be able to eliminate it entirely, reducing the pain can bring significant relief. Dr. Gupta explores both conventional and complementary approaches to reducing and better managing pain, as well as debunking strategies that have not been shown to be effective. This book includes a wealth of ideas that readers can draw from (there is no one-size-fits-all answer), giving those living with chronic pain the opportunity to create a better quality of life.