Synopses & Reviews
"The Egoscue Method-my life's work-delivers results because it rests on trust that stems from how the patient really feels. Those feelings are always right.and#8221; Pete Egoscue takes his world-renowned program of postural therapy--which treats chronic musculoskeletal pain without drugs, surgery, or manipulation--to a whole new level. Using Eastern religions as a guide, he explores the mental and emotional, as well as physiological, processes of his Method. Egoscue's unique system has transformed the well being of hundreds of thousands of people through personalized stretches and exercises that strengthen specific muscles, restore proper alignment, and leave the body feeling the way it was designed to be: pain free.and#160;
Synopsis
Back and neck pain has reached epidemic proportionsand#8212;but this essential workbook can help sufferers find relief. Stella Weller examines the root causes of this ailment and offers advice on posture and bad habits that aggravate the problem, suggests yoga- and Pilates-based exercises that promote healing, and examines options ranging from the holistic (acupuncture, acupressure, massage) to the invasive (injections and surgery).
Synopsis
The Alexander Technique is a simple, effective, and equipment-free method of training your body that alleviates backaches, headaches, and other spine/brain-related signs of stress and tension. It increases your awareness of how you move and helps correct bad habits developed over time. This workbook helps you choose special techniques to fit your own personal lifestyle, and select movements and exercises to regain youthful grace and energy.
Synopsis
Eighty percent of the population experiences prolonged back pain at some point in their lives. Now, with these simple, easy-to-perform exercises using Pilates, yoga, Alexander Technique, and stability balls, sufferers will notice improvement in as little as 2 weeks--and marked results in 4 to 6 weeks. Along with the exercises, the book offers a symptoms questionnaire to help you identify your specific back problems; discusses treatments such as surgery, osteopathy, chiropractic, and physiotherapy; and answers common questions on the dos and don'ts of back care. Here's the safe, sensible solution to an agonizing problem, complete with everything from guidance on how to bend, lift, and play safely, to the prevention and care of back problems during pregnancy.
About the Author
Pete Egoscue has established more than 25 clinics internationally, with corporate headquarters in San Diego, California--and The Egoscue Methodand#174; is the world leader in non-medical pain relief. He is the author of four books, including the best selling
Pain Free and host of the talk radio show of the same name.