Synopses & Reviews
Testimonials from believers in the Ming Method:"When I went to see Ming we thought my season was over. With the procedures Ming used I was able to play and help my team in our playoff run that season. I had never experienced the things he did with me, and I know they were cutting-edge techniques. He really helped me."
--Jason Kidd, New Jersey Nets
"When I first met Ming Chew, I knew he would fix my bad back when no one else could. What I know now is that he is clearly the future of sports training and sports therapy in this country."
--Mike Lupica, columnist, New York Daily News
"Regular physical therapy felt like a Band-Aid. . . . I feel Ming's kind of therapy can greatly benefit all dancers. It all makes sense, since everything in the body is connected."
--Amanda Edge, dancer, New York City Ballet
"To my friend Ming, the one with the magic hands: thanks for all the help on my injuries. Your number-one fan.”
--Renzo Gracie, legendary Brazilian jujitsu black belt and mixed martial arts champion
Get lasting relief from:
All forms of back and neck pain • Pinched nerves • Pulled muscles • Jaw pain, a.k.a. “TMJ” • Sciatica • Sports injuries • Chronic aches from poor posture and long hours at a desk • Carpal tunnel syndrome • and more!
Synopsis
FEATURED ON ESPNthe proven pain relief program used by professional athletes No drugs. No surgery. No pain! “The Ming Method” for pain relief has worked wonders for New Jersey Nets star Jason Kidd, New York Yankees Jason Giambi, movie star Matt Dillon, and other celebrities. Now, licensed physical therapist Ming Chew shares his world-famous program in this illustrated home guide, filled with innovative stretching techniques, hydration and supplementation tips, and prevention strategies. His method doesnt just manage the pain, it cures itfor good.
About the Author
Ming Chew, PT, is a physical therapist, former champion bodybuilder, and martial artist whose work also uses concepts of Chinese medicine. The Ming Method, which uses no surgery or drugs, has healed scores of clients, including many high-profile athletes. Ming Chew's work has been covered in the New York Times, Men's Health, and the Daily News. He is in private practice in New York City.
Table of Contents
Part 1: What you Need to Know
1 Introduction: The Body United by the Fascia
2 Fascia: The Unifying Tissue
3 The Ming Method: No ExcusesIt Will Work
Part 2: The Program
4 Prepare: Water, Diet, Supplements
5 Getting Ready to Stretch
6 The Spinal Stretches
7 The Fascial Stretches
8 The Strengthening Exercises
9 Self-Release Techniques
10 Choosing the Stretches You Need
11 The Last Word