This highly engaging title offers a concise state-of-the-art overview of the management of
sciatica and chronic pain. Written by a well-known neurologist the book explores the
multifaceted approach to the management of sciatica and chronic pain from many viewpoints
including the pharmacologic and surgical as well as less orthodox methods. In discussing the
many different aspects of pain - including neural networks neural transmitters and genetic
viewpoints - the book also provides a thorough review of how various factors interact to make
us perceive pain. Importantly the neuroscience and medical jargon that goes with the field is
minimized by the author by defining terms as they are introduced and providing a glossary with
definitions of key terms. Contributing to the unique nature of this highly instructive book
three patients with sciatica and chronic pain are followed serially throughout the text to
illustrate important concepts that are discussed. A wide range of charts figures and tables
help clarify new concepts as well. Practical and illustrative Sciatica and Chronic Pain: Past
Present and Future will be of great interest to a wide audience including medical trainees and
practicing physicians at all stages of their careers. Patients may find the book of significant
value as well.
