You are right Hank, that chapter, on its own, will not totally solve the pain, nor explan neuroplasticity. Both of Doidge's book are not for casual reading. It took me just on 2 months to read his first book.I have double and triply checked his credentials, and other mentioned scientists regarding this new sensational breakthrough that the brain really is plastic and can regrow itself. Then on reading his second book book " The brains way of healing", plus the many of his films on youtube, I am now totally convinced that I will recover from peripheral-neuropathy, if I do the work required. That is why I am so enthusiastic. Now I also understand that if a person does not have that beleif, after their research, they will be right; It will not work for them. Now regarding pain. It is a necessary part of life as it warns the brain of danger. It is our choice how to handle pain. Take pain killers and thwart messages being sent to the brain, or grit you teeth until we can create many , probably miĺlions of new neurons to reduce it as best we can.In my youth I was an elite athlete in foofball and athletics, but at age of 21 suffered an ACL of my right knee. From that dayI never played any sport, not even vigorous dancing.Since then I have battled huge weight increase, and surgery operations on knee, hip, and spine, and with it a life of pain. So I do understand pain in all its complexities. I have studied nutrition and said farewell being very overweight. I have studied meditation, and that has helped reduce pain but not totally, and I am happy with that. I am aged 89 and on nil medication of any description. I totally believe in neuroplasticity, and WILL BEAT this scourge of peripheral-neuropathy. Incidently I inherited it from unknown Irish ancestor, and recently found that my 62 year son has been diagnosed with it also. Now I hope that explains why I am so excited , and beleive it will happen, pain or nor pain. Best wishes from down under Australia.