Synopses & Reviews
A positive approach to conquering back pain-with a total plan for immediate relief You dont have to live with back pain anymore! If acute or chronic back pain has ever hurt your job performance, stopped you from enjoying your leisure time, or limited your ability to travel, this comprehensive guide is for you. A team of leading back pain specialists give you the facts and proven techniques you need to feel better fast. Winning with Back Pain provides:
- Quick relief through daily mild exercise
- Techniques for preventing repeat occurrences
- The link between weight and back pain
- Stress management advice
- The most effective treatment methodsincluding acupuncture, massage, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), and surgeryas well as alternative treatments, from herbal remedies to vitamin supplements
- The dos and donts of traveling with back pain
Expert advice makes a Winning series: "Winning with Osteoporosis is clearly illustrated, readable, and informative.
it may be the best handbook on the subject to date and can be recommended to all."Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases "The suggestions and wisdom given in Winning with Arthritis are incomparable. This book will certainly become a classic."H. Kenneth Walker, MD Professor of Medicine Emory University School of Medicine
Synopsis
"Easy to follow. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to live an active life, including travel." --Arthur Frommer, Travel Editor If back pain has ever impaired your job performance, stopped you from enjoying your leisure time, or limited your ability to travel, this is the book for you. Written by five leading back pain specialists, this concise guide gives you complete, comprehensive information so you can understand your condition and choose the best course of treatment. And at the heart of this easy-to-read guide is Dr. McIlwain's proven, two-week plan for immediate lasting back pain relief. You'll find:
* A guaranteed quick-relief plan based on daily mild exercise that can be performed by back pain sufferers in any age group
* The most effective treatment methods
* A special chapter on the do's and don'ts of traveling with back pain
Praise for additional books from the authors' Winning series: "Winning with Osteoporosis is clearly illustrated, readable, and informative.it may be the best handbook on the subject to date and can be recommended to all."--Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases British Medical Association "The suggestions and wisdom given in Winning with Arthritis are incomparable. This book will certainly become a classic."--H. Kenneth Walker, MD Professor of Medicine Emory University School of Medicine
Table of Contents
You CAN Win with Back Pain.
What Kind of Back Pain Do You Have?.
The Basic Treatment for Self-Help.
A Daily Exercise Program for Your Back.
Preventing Further Back Pain.
Get the Weight Off Your Back.
Nonstandard Treatments.
Relieve Stress to Help End Your Back Pain.
Travel with Back Pain.
Questions Frequently Asked.
Index.