A model for understanding the way the human spine gradually passes through five progressive stages of decline is outlined in this groundbreaking new book. It describes how each stage manifests itself, starting off with commonplace reversible conditions and progressing to the more difficult ones. At each stage, this book sets out a logical course of treatment programs and exercises, which are clearly explained so that sufferers can know when they need to stretch, take medication, or rest in bed. Now back sufferers will understand what has gone wrong with their spines and take steps to make their backs healthy and pain-free.
This book presents Sauer's trigger point therapy protocols for lumbar, buttock, and ilio-sacral pain. These gentle techniques are easy to learn and administer at home and include compression, stretching, and range of motion exercises for the muscles that refer pain to the lower back and hip areas.
OVER 3 MILLION BIBLE CURE BOOKS SOLD FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF THE SEVEN PILLARS OF HEALTH AND I CAN DO THIS DIET If you have back pain, your body may be trying to tell you something. In this easy-to-read little book, you'll uncover physical conditions and spiritual roots that may be contributing to your discomfort. Learn how to take care of your spine as you apply these proven strategies and God-breathed answers for eliminating your back pain. This practical little book will help you: Treat and prevent back pain-naturally Discover emotional links connected to back pain Develop exercise strategies to improve flexibility and strengthen your back muscles Understand what supplements can help bring relief You want to be healthy. God wants you to be healthy. Now at last here's a source of information that will help you get healthy-body, mind and spirit.
Between 75 and 85 percent of us will experience some form of back pain during our lifetime--31 million people in the U.S. alone. Back pain is often unspecific and difficult to diagnose, and it is the second most frequently reported reason for visiting a doctor. The Back Bible is a must have health reference packed with proven, practical approaches to treating back pain and caring for your back. It offers one-stop shopping advice on the both traditional and modern treatments of back pain, and how to keep it from interfering with enjoying life. Also included: Clear and simple explanations of how the back functions, and the causes and complexities of back pain Each chapter focuses on a different pain-causing condition and how to feel better New ideas on accepted treatments are revealed Sidebars spotlight real-life case studies with conditions and treatments Great advice and tips, including 10 Ways to Beat . . . features Detailed look at conventional treatments and therapies Step-by-step exercises and routines At-a-glance diagnostic back pain flow chart The Back Bible is the most complete and up-to-date resource now available to people with acute or chronic back pain.
Macnab's Backache, Fourth Edition is an enhancement and update of Ian Macnab's classic principles of spinal anatomy and pathology, which form the cornerstones of clinical evaluation and treatment of spinal disorders. This edition is geared to practitioners in a wide variety of specialties and emphasizes the initial evaluation and treatment of patients with back pain and/or sciatica. The book thoroughly describes and illustrates the pathoanatomy of various spinal disorders and its correlation with clinical symptoms. Also included are chapters on history taking, examination of the back, differential diagnosis of low back pain, pain management, and a new chapter on injections.
How to find and treat the problem causing your back pain, rather than just treating the symptom. In this book you will learn: why you were already in trouble before you started to feel pain; how to discover the root cause of your pain, and how to get rid of it; how to restore the normal function to more than just the tissue of your lower back; why your abs are not your core and why people with back pain should never do sit-ups; how doing one simple thing will increase your results from stretching by 10x; why pills, shots, and surgery don't work in mostly all cases; how to work through your pain safely while returning yourself to your normal activities.
One-third of Americans report having had low-back pain in the last 30 days. Ten percent are enduring chronic neck pain right now! Drug prescriptions, endless treatments, and limited lifestyles are just some of the consequences. Expert physical therapist Lisa Morrone says no to the treadmill of suffering. From nearly 20 years of teaching and practicing physical therapy, she offers a clinically proven approach to overcoming nagging back or neck pain. Lisa puts in one straightforward, accessible package the most effective exercises, guidelines, and lifestyle adjustments, involving... proper posture and core stability strengthening and stretching healthy movement patterns and ergonomics recovery from pain from compressed or ruptured discs nutrition, rest, and emotional/spiritual issues With Lisa's recommendations, readers will find they can attain substantial or complete freedom from pain—which brings freedom to enjoy work, friends, and family again, and live a fulfilling life serving God and others.
ELIMINATE YOUR HEADACHES WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION, INJECTIONS, OR SURGERY! Do any of these statements sound like you? "My neck is always stiff upon rising." "I can't concentrate due to my headaches/migraines." "I can't sleep on one side because my shoulder hurts." "I get car sick, or motion sickness when I travel." "There's a constant pain going down my arm." Today's world is filled with constant stressors that can irritate our neuromuscular system leaving us in a state of chronic pain. In this book best selling author Christopher J. Kidawski reveals his self-treatment methods to reduce and even eliminate upper body pain without the use of medication, injections, surgery, or costly massage. In this book you will learn: * Where your headaches are coming from, and how to make sure they don't come back. * A simple technique to reset the muscles in your entire upper body allowing them to finally relax. * Why your shoulder pain isn't really in your shoulder, and where to look instead. * How to decrease the pain from or even eliminate so called "unfixable" problems like motion sickness, TMJ, or vertigo. * What to do to get the most out of your chiropractic visit if you do decide to go. And so much more! Everyone can be his or her own best therapist with the use of this guide. Stop living with pain and click buy now in the upper right hand corner today!
The acclaimed author of Carved in Sand—a veteran investigative journalist who endured persistent back pain for decades—delivers the definitive book on the subject: an essential examination of all facets of the back pain industry, exploring what works, what doesn't, what may cause harm, and how to get on the road to recovery. In her effort to manage her chronic back pain, investigative reporter Cathryn Jakobson Ramin spent years and a small fortune on a panoply of treatments. But her discomfort only intensified, leaving her feeling frustrated and perplexed. As she searched for better solutions, she exposed a much bigger problem. Costing roughly $100 billion a year, spine medicine—often ineffective and sometimes harmful —exemplified the worst aspects of the U.S. health care system. The result of six years of intensive investigation, Crooked offers a startling look at the poorly identified risks of spine medicine, and provides practical advice and solutions. Ramin interviewed scores of spine surgeons, pain management doctors, physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, exercise physiologists, physical therapists, chiropractors, specialized bodywork practitioners. She met with many patients whose pain and desperation led them to make life-altering decisions, and with others who triumphed over their limitations. The result is a brilliant and comprehensive book that is not only important but essential to millions of back pain sufferers, and all types of health care professionals. Ramin shatters assumptions about surgery, chiropractic methods, physical therapy, spinal injections and painkillers, and addresses evidence-based rehabilitation options—showing, in detail, how to avoid therapeutic dead ends, while saving money, time, and considerable anguish. With Crooked, she reveals what it takes to outwit the back pain industry and get on the road to recovery.
A practical manual for treating back pain. This book summarizes current information on low back pain and provides full coverage of both traditional and complementary therapies with supporting research.
