Healing Back Pain
Healing Back Pain

Author: John E. Sarno

Publisher: Balance

Published: 2001-03-15

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0759520844

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Dr. John E. Sarno's groundbreaking research on TMS (Tension Myoneural Syndrome) reveals how stress and other psychological factors can cause back pain-and how you can be pain free without drugs, exercise, or surgery. Dr. Sarno's program has helped thousands of patients find relief from chronic back conditions. In this New York Times bestseller, Dr. Sarno teaches you how to identify stress and other psychological factors that cause back pain and demonstrates how to heal yourself--without drugs, surgery or exercise. Find out: Why self-motivated and successful people are prone to Tension Myoneural Syndrome (TMS) How anxiety and repressed anger trigger muscle spasms How people condition themselves to accept back pain as inevitable With case histories and the results of in-depth mind-body research, Dr. Sarno reveals how you can recognize the emotional roots of your TMS and sever the connections between mental and physical pain...and start recovering from back pain today.

Back Sense
Back Sense

Author: Dr. Ronald D. Siegel

Publisher: Harmony

Published: 2002-04-09

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0767905814

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On occasion nearly everyone experiences short-term back pain from sore or strained muscles. But for many who come to treat their back gingerly because they fear further "injury," a cycle of worry and inactivity results; this aggravates existing muscle tightness and leads them to think of themselves as having a "bad back." Even worse is the understandable but usually counterproductive assumption that back pain is caused by "abnormalities"–bulging disks, a damaged spine, and so on. However, these abnormalities are frequently found in those who have absolutely no pain whatsoever. In reality, most backs are strong and resilient, built to support our bodies for a lifetime; truly "bad backs" are rare. Drawing on their work with patients and studies from major scientific journals and corporations, the authors of Back Sense–all three are former chronic back pain sufferers themselves–developed a revolutionary self-treatment approach targeting the true causes of chronic back pain. It is based on conclusive evidence proving that stress and inactivity are usually the prime offenders, and it allows patients to avoid the restrictions and expense of most other treatments. After showing readers how to rule out the possibility that a rare medical condition is the source of their problem, Back Sense clearly and convincingly explains the actual factors behind chronic back pain and systematically leads readers toward recapturing a life free of back pain.

Pain-Wise
Pain-Wise

Author: David Kloth, M.D.

Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

Published: 2011-11-22

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1578264103

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Chronic pain doesn't have to be a life sentence with this accessible guide to pain management and treatment—from identifying your problem areas to finding the right specialist Suffering from chronic pain can be incredibly isolating and frustrating. Visiting doctor after doctor can leave you feeling as if there is no treatment for your pain. If you or a loved one is suffering from chronic pain, this book can be a first step to understanding treatments that can help manage pain. Though doctors have tried to treat patients in pain throughout history, more recently, focused training and certification in pain medicine has resulted in the emergence of a new specialty designed to help people suffering from chronic pain. Pain-Wise also includes expert advice on: • Identifying what parts of your body are in pain, using a simple anatomy guide • How to choose a pain specialist that is right for you • Getting the most out of your doctor’s visits • Basic explanations of common interventional pain management techniques • How to follow-up on treatment Written by three doctors with years of experience in pain management, Pain-Wise is a patient’s guide to simplifying the confusing and often overwhelming process of finding treatment for chronic pain. It will teach you the basics of how pain works, explain different interventional pain therapies in layman’s terms, and help you find a doctor that can manage, and potentially relieve, your chronic suffering.

Back in Control
Back in Control

Author: David Hanscom

Publisher:

Published: 2016-11-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780988272996

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If you are suffering from chronic pain, or know someone who is, Back in Control could change your life. Dr. David Hanscom, a spine surgeon and fellow sufferer, shares with you what finally pulled him out of the abyss of chronic pain after 15 years--without surgery or addictive medications. Instead, his approach to treatment focuses on an aspect of chronic pain that the medical world has largely overlooked: you must calm your nervous system in order to get better. More than any other book about pain, Back in Control reveals how to quiet a turbocharged central nervous system, relieve the anxiety and depression that often accompany chronic pain, and make a full recovery. Back in Control offers a self-directed healing approach that has evolved from Dr. Hanscom's personal experience, as well what he has learned from successfully treating hundreds of patients. The book: Provides a proven solution to end chronic pain - Dr. Hanscom's treatment model has helped hundreds of patients move from managing pain to becoming pain free. Doesn't require surgery or meds - The approach presented in Back in Control helps you eliminate chronic pain without the risk of surgery or side effects of medications. Puts you in control - Back in Control provides tools for eliminating pain that you can use on your own or as part of an ongoing treatment plan, to take back control of your care and your life. Applies to any type of chronic pain - The principles in Back in Control apply to any chronic pain condition, for example back pain, neck pain, hip pain, joint pain, fibromyalgia and sciatica, to name a few.

Back Care Basics
Back Care Basics

Author: Mary Pullig Schatz

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2016-08-01

Total Pages: 552

ISBN-13: 1930485506

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A doctor and certified Iyengar yoga instructor introduces a low-cost program for reducing back pain and relieving stress through gentle yoga Back Care Basics offers the low-cost solution for back care: therapeutic yoga. Dr. Schatz’s approach to back rehabilitation is gentle, effective, and doesn't resort to drugs or surgery. Her program encourages both positive health practices and a positive outlook—the important tools needed for prevention and healing. Dr. Schatz has designed this program to help those with pain from chronic musculoskeletal back and neck strain, spinal arthritis, osteoporosis, premenstrual syndrome, pregnancy, and scoliosis. Simple and practical ways to heal the back, restructure the body, and cope with stress are taught so that one becomes more sensitive to early warning signs of an impending "back attack" and what to do to ward it off.

Itty Bitty Book About Lower Back Pain
Itty Bitty Book About Lower Back Pain

Author: Charlie Johnson

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-07-21

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9781535348430

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Calling All Lower Back Pain & Sciatica Sufferers... Don't Risk Life Passing You By As A Result of Nagging Lower Back Pain - Discover How Quickly The Secrets In This Book Could Change Your Life! Are you sick and tired of lower back controlling your life (...even just a little bit)? Have you ever told your family or friends "maybe next time" for fear your back pain will get worse? Are you silently hoping for (but nearly given up on) living a normal pain-free life... without feeling limited by lower back pain? If you're confused about what to do and are looking for answers, here is some of what you'll learn in this book: - The "big picture" anatomy of the spine and lower back to help you understand what could be going on. - The 3 most common causes of lower back pain and sciatica... And what they mean for your recovery. - DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Movement Tests to help you determine the cause of your lower back pain and/or sciatica. - My top 3 exercises for the 3 common causes of lower back pain and sciatica. - Step-by-step instructions to help you create your own "Trouble Tree," to help you do more of what helps and less of what hurts. - Simple day-to-day strategies to help change how you think about everyday activities. - Eye-opening research on pain... Including tips and tricks to help you better understand why you feel what you feel (Warning! It could tick you off, make you feel confused, or change your life...) - The 7 must ask questions before choosing a physical therapist. - A bullet-proof next step action plan to naturally heal lower back pain and sciatica without the use of drugs, painful injections, are even worse... surgery.

The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook
The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook

Author: Clair Davies

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2013-09-01

Total Pages: 866

ISBN-13: 1608824969

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Trigger point therapy is one of the fastest-growing and most effective pain therapies in the world. Medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists are all beginning to use this technique to relieve patients’ formerly undiagnosable muscle and joint pain, both conditions that studies have shown to be the cause of nearly 25 percent of all doctor visits. This book addresses the problem of myofascial trigger points—tiny contraction knots that develop in a muscle when it is injured or overworked. Restricted circulation and lack of oxygen in these points cause referred pain. Massage of the trigger is the safest, most natural, and most effective form of pain therapy. Trigger points create pain throughout the body in predictable patterns characteristic to each muscle, producing discomfort ranging from mild to severe. Trigger point massage increases circulation and oxygenation in the area and often produces instant relief. The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook, Third Edition, has made a huge impact among health professionals and the public alike, becoming an overnight classic in the field of pain relief. This edition includes a new chapter by the now deceased author, Clair Davies’ daughter, Amber Davies, who is passionate about continuing her father’s legacy. The new edition also includes postural assessments and muscle tests, an illustrated index of symptoms, and clinical technique drawings and descriptions to assist both practitioners and regular readers in assessing and treating trigger points. If you have ever suffered from, or have treated someone who suffers from myofascial trigger point pain, this is a must-have book.

Mind Over Back Pain
Mind Over Back Pain

Author: John E. Sarno

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1986-04

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 0425087417

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A physician-professor of clinical rehabilitative medicine explains tension myositis syndrome, back pain caused by tension, and outlines ways in which that pain can be reduced or eliminated through control of stress and physical reactions

The End of Back Pain
The End of Back Pain

Author: Patrick A. Roth

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2014-04-08

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 0062197770

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Strengthen all the muscles that support your spine—and free yourself from back pain without surgery! Most of what you’ve been told about back pain is completely wrong. Now, for the first time, Dr. Patrick Roth shares his groundbreaking and highly effective plan to alleviate back pain. His progressive and innovative approach will reveal how: Back pain sometimes has little to do with the back. Pain medications can cause more pain. Weight loss does not improve back pain. You know your body best—even better than your doctor. This back-strengthening program goes far beyond traditional abdominal core work to strategically target your “hidden core,” including all the vital front, side, and back muscles that line, stabilize, and support the spine. Dr. Roth empowers your body and mind to remarkably decrease the frequency, intensity, and duration of back pain, giving you true and lasting relief. “A unique program that combines the body and mind in a clear, thorough, and meaningful way.” —Steven Kirshblum, M.D., medical director, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Medical Books for the Layperson
Medical Books for the Layperson

Author: Marilyn McLean Philbrook

Publisher:

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13:

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"Many books have been published in recent years to meet the increasing demand by the general public for medical information. This bibliography will help people find books on the topic in which they are interested-- a particular illness, the quality of the health system, or how to stay healthy. On subjects which can be considered from both a medical and sociological veiwpoint, such as mental retardation, alcoholism, and birth control, only those books with a medical emphasis are included in this list. The book were selected from the collection of the Boston Public Library and are in-print titles published from 1969 through mid-1975. A recent publication of note which has appeared since the compilation of this list is Doctor: What You Should Know About Health Care Before You Call a Physician by Dr. G. Timothy Johnson who, in conjunction with the issuance of this bibliography, delivered a lecture " Update on Health" at the Boston Public Library in September 1976." –Publisher.