“Why do we have pain?”  As a patient and a physician, Dr. Smalley has given many answers and principles that give pain relief to many levels of pain in our muscles, joints and nerves.

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       Chronic pain is an epidemic.  The use of pain pills is an epidemic.  Dr. Smalley is a retired orthopedic surgeon who has dealt with pain professionally and personally.  Pain relief can often be achieved by medication or surgery, but more often, pain can resolve if we know what to do and what not to do.

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       Dr. Smalley describes practical, mechanical tools.  Using tools well is not difficult if we are curious and willing to learn.  Part of life is learning to deal well with pain and getting over it.