{"product_id":"pain-decoded-sassan-hassassian-9798242745018","title":"Pain Decoded: Demystifying Pain from Supplements to Surgery and Everything in Between","description":"\u003cb\u003ePain Decoded: Demystifying Pain from Supplements to Surgery and Everything in Between\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStop Guessing. Start Decoding. Your Roadmap from Chronic Pain to Lasting Relief.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are living with pain, you don't just want a diagnosis-you want a plan. You've likely been caught in the \"medical merry-go-round,\" bouncing between specialists, confusing imaging reports, and contradictory advice. You've been told to \"just live with it,\" or worse, offered surgery as the only option. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's time to decode the signals your body is sending.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePain Decoded\u003c\/i\u003e, double board-certified interventional pain specialist Dr. Sassan Hassassian breaks down the complex science of pain into a clear, actionable guide for the modern patient. Whether you are dealing with a recent injury or a decade of chronic distress, this book provides the \"missing manual\" for understanding how pain works and how to reclaim your life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Book is Different: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost medical books are either too simple to be useful or too technical to be understood. \u003ci\u003ePain Decoded\u003c\/i\u003e bridges that gap using \u003cb\u003ecustom illustrations and maps\u003c\/b\u003e designed to make complex concepts-like nerve sensitization, the \"Gate Control\" theory, and interventional procedures-immediately clear. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you will discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Pain Decoder: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn why your MRI might show a \"bulging disc\" but not be the actual cause of your pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Conservative Toolkit: \u003c\/b\u003e A deep dive into supplements, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications that actually have clinical evidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInterventional Clarity: \u003c\/b\u003e From epidurals and nerve blocks to the latest in regenerative medicine-know exactly what happens behind the procedural curtain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurgery Without the Fear: \u003c\/b\u003e How to know when surgery is truly necessary, how to choose a surgeon, and how to optimize your recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Mind-Body Connection: \u003c\/b\u003e Understanding the role of neuroplasticity and how \"sensitized\" nerves can be retrained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Guide for the Journey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom \"Construction Carl\" to \"Sensitized Sarah,\" Dr. Hassassian uses relatable patient archetypes to show how these treatments look in the real world. This isn't just a list of procedures; it's a compassionate roadmap written by a \"Top Doctor\" who has spent decades helping thousands of patients navigate their way back to wellness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't just manage your pain. Decode it.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSassan Hassassian, M.D., is a double board-certified physician specializing in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Medicine. A former Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland Medical Center and a perennial \"Top Doctor\" as recognized by \u003ci\u003eWashingtonian Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCastle Connolly\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Hassassian has dedicated his career to navigating the complexities of chronic pain through academic rigor and practical innovation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sassan Hassassian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798242745018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 408\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.84d","brand":"Sassan Hassassian","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48450613641471,"sku":"9798242745018","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2a5202ac-8393-49b6-854b-64fdfc2b939c.jpg?v=1777268373","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pain-decoded-sassan-hassassian-9798242745018","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}