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Foreword

This is the story of one man’s experience and his way of coping with pain over a 52 year journey.

The book reads as if Alvaro Graña is talking to the individual reader, relating his ups and downs, revealing his strengths and weaknesses alike; admitting not taking specialist advice too seriously at times, not persevering or giving up, demonstrating he and the reader are likely to have much in common. It is only when things become really difficult that he realises that he needs to follow medical advice more rigidly, and in addition take charge of his situation by doing his own investigations to find ways of helping alleviate his situation.

The author could be described as ‘the man next door’, he has no medical qualifications, and no prior knowledge of alternative/complementary healing methods or medication.

Therefore, this book is an invitation to fellow chronic pain sufferers to accompany him on his journey, a voyage of discovery, as he finds ways of confronting what would otherwise limit his horizons.

Alvaro talks about failures as well as successes, however it is important to remember that some process or method that was not helpful to the author, has indeed helped others, and viceversa.

The aim of this book is to encourage the readers to take charge of their own individual situation, and to find what works best for them, by pointing out shortcuts, describing what is available and what he has found helpful.

You will note that the reader is repeatedly encouraged to seek medical guidance before trying anything new, rather than ‘going it alone’.

On a personal note, I find this book very readable while crammed full of helpful tips and information, as well as some interesting anecdotes.

Ingrid Graña

Editor