| 7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life: How to Rapidly Relieve Back and Neck Pain |  | Authors: Robin McKenzie, Craig Kubey
Publisher: Plume
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Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0452282772
Dewey Decimal Number: 617.56406
EAN: 9780452282773
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Publication Date: October 1, 2001
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What causes chronic, debilitating back pain, one of the most common--and expensive to treat--ailments in the world? According to Robin McKenzie, a New Zealand physiotherapist for over 40 years and author of the wildly popular self-help manuals Treat Your Own Back and Treat Your Own Neck, distortion of the spinal disks--either from bad posture or injury--is the cause of the pain. The magic cure is the McKenzie Method--seven very specific exercises that allow the spine to return to its natural position. But forget the doctors--McKenzie asserts that the management of your back pain is your responsibility. Practice his seven unique exercises (the book includes seven each for the back and neck) consistently and at regular intervals and just about anyone can cure his or her own back or neck pain without the help of professionals. McKenzie believes self-treatment is actually more successful than medical interventions like surgery, chiropractic, or physical therapy, and indeed, recent research does show self-treatment to be a highly effective method. More richly detailed and in-depth than his previous books, this volume is illustrated with over 100 photos and liberally peppered with real-life case histories. Starting with an analysis of how the back and neck work, it moves on to a discussion of the common causes of pain--bad posture is most often to blame. At the core is a detailed explanation of how to do the McKenzie Method exercises, when to apply them, and how to adjust your personal program over time. Included are instructions for people who suffer with acute back and neck pain (with appropriate cautions regarding when to call a medical professional) as well as for people in special situations like pregnant women, athletes, and seniors. An impassioned introduction by coauthor Craig Kubey, a satisfied convert after suffering intense back and neck pain as a result of several auto accidents, could very well make a believer out of anyone. --Marianne Painter
Product Description
The phenomenon known as the McKenzie Method has helped millions of people with chronic back and neck pain. In 7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life, its founder, world-renowned physical therapist Robin McKenzie, shares the innovative program that can save you from a life of pain. 7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life combines and enhances McKenzie's back and neck books that have sold more than 5.5 million copies worldwide.
The 7 essential steps that make up the McKenzie Method have become the keystone for back and neck care in 35 countries, including the United States. In this easy-to-follow, fully illustrated book, you'll read about:
* Common causes of lower-back and neck pain
* The vital role discs play in back and neck health
* Easy exercises that alleviate pain immediately
* How to stay out of pain
Complete with more than 150 photos and illustrations, and considered the treatment of choice by health care professionals throughout the world, 7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life will help you get out of pain-and stay out of pain. It is an invaluable tool for better health.
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 Only works on disc issues September 1, 2010
E. Gould (Dallas, TX)
These exercises only work if you have disc issues. For joint or muscle pain, they're pretty ineffective. You'd be better off with simple stretches.
 Made pain worst. August 11, 2010
Ray
I was really hoping this book made my neck feel better and it did the opposite. I followed all the instructions and now i can't even turn my head because of the pain i have attained by doing the exercises on this book. Not worth it.
 Clear and doable program for back pain July 2, 2010
George King
This book was recommended to me by my physical therapist. It is clear and easy to follow, but one must do exactly as it prescribes. It is an every day program, but can, at first increase back pain as it involves the surrounding muscle groups. Taking a day off every once in a while is a good idea if you are elderly (I'm 69).
7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life June 22, 2010
Frank M. Linehan (GIG HARBOR, WA.)
It seems to work but you have to follow the author's instructions to the "T".
 Relief of backpain May 24, 2010
Fish Lady (Houston TX)
I recently discovered I have a bulging disc; my doctor recommends using the McKenzie method exercises for relief. They really work!
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