Making Sense of Pain: Stories and Analogies that Help Define Pain

Written for clinicians and patients, this book uses analogies and stories to explain the causes of pain, the reasons people feel pain, and what motivates them to get better.

This book is an excellent resource for clinicians who want to learn how to explain injuries and symptoms to their patients in simple language that makes sense. The book is also a great tool for people who are experiencing pain, to help them better understand pain, what causes it, and ways to treat it. With colorful stories and illustrations, this is an essential tool for clinicians and for any patient who is on a journey toward healing.

Written by physical therapists Jim Heafner, PT, DPT, OCS and Jarod Hall, PT, DPT, OCS.

Jim Heafner PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Jim earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University and is an expert in manual and manipulative physical therapy, as well as pain management and exercise prescription. He is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and is trained in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Functional Movement Screening (FMS) systems, and is certified in Dry Needling. In 2016, he opened a clinic called Heafner Health Physical Therapy in Boulder, Co. When not treating patients, he educates fellow physical therapists through speaking engagements and writing. He has authored several books including The Guide to Efficient Physical Therapy Examination and The Yoga Fix and is co-creator of The Student Physical Therapist website. Jarod Hall PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Jarod is a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Fort Worth, TX, whose clinical focus is orthopedics with an emphasis on pain neuroscience education, specifically the management of chronic pain and athletic injuries using progressive exercise techniques. He is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Jarod has developed and leads a preparatory course for physical therapists through OPTIM Manual Therapy Fellowship, as well as a virtual mentorship with Modern Pain Care. He is devoted to learning and teaching about the human experience of pain and frequently guest lectures for PT doctoral education programs and provides continuing education at the state, national, and international levels.