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 enlarge | Author: Pete Egoscue
Creator: Roger Gittines
Publisher: Bantam
Category: Book
List Price: $17.00
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Rating:  171 reviews
Sales Rank: 769
Media: Paperback
Pages: 320
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Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 0.9
ISBN: 0553379887
Dewey Decimal Number: 615
EAN: 9780553379884
ASIN: 0553379887
Publication Date: February 29, 2000
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 good book February 19, 2008
downdawgy (ny,usa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
lots of info on pain relief.main focus is on alignment and what you can do to improve yours.the exercises work if you work them.the hardest thing is stay true to them after you feel better.i also have the video,which is also very good.if you have pain,try the method,you might find relief,i have.
Should be required reading for doctors, chiropractors; all medical professionals February 11, 2008
Caraleisa (West Chester, PA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought my first copy of this book on a closeout table several years ago. I have a number of chronic conditions which result in chronic pain. What I liked was the statement that his exercises stop pain right away... hard to believe, but for a few bucks, it was worth a look.
Well, I was, and I remain, ASTOUNDED at how spot-on Pete Egoscue is with his method. It's a simple premise - when your body is in alignment, you have far less pain ... similar to chiropractic philosophy EXCEPT- Egoscue takes it a logical step forward. Your muscles are what hold your bones in place... and if you don't retrain your muscles, no amount of chiropractic adjustments will really help.
His exercises are EASY. There's none of the "hang upside down by your toes" absurd things you find so often in 'methods' which purport to eliminate pain.
I've loaned this book (and finally bought several as loaners and gifts) to friends which both acute and chronic pain issues, and IN EVERY SINGLE case, these exercises helped them dramatically. One friend is dealing with advanced cancer, and somehow got intense sciatica - he said the pain was worse than the cancer! - and he did a few of the exercises from Egoscue's book and eliminated the pain. And this fellow had all the high end pain medications he wanted - they couldn't stop his pain, but the "supine groin stretch" did it. (As an aside, can you imagine how great it feels to really HELP a close friend in a situation like this?)
Now, it WILL stop your pain right away, but the effects won't last indefinitely. You do have to participate here... you do these easy and relatively quick exercises daily for a while... ideally you'll make his whole body routine a part of your daily life. (I didn't, too lazy I guess, but do return to the book whenever I need the help... along with yoga, you can't lose!!)
I can't imagine a better testimonial to this method. It WORKS. Just like he says. Wow.
Worth a try. February 2, 2008
Carla
The idea behind this book is that you can relieve pain by normalizing your body's posture and movement. Likewise, the book's premise is that chronic pain is the result of imbalances in your body. The cure? Exercises called "E-cises" that aim to get your body lined up properly and moving normally. All major areas of the body are covered such as the hips, knees, ankles, back, and so on. Recommend this book for chronic pain sufferers- even if the theory of the book is incorrect, it will get you exercising which has been shown to help fight chronic pain. Shoulder pain sufferers might also find Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff helpful as well.
Pain Free: A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain January 28, 2008
Linda K. Hubbell (Columbus, Oh)
Received my first book of Pain Free while in physical theraphy. Egoscue theraphy is excellant. Had past previous books on to friends, just re-supplying my library.
Great Guide to Pain Elimination in the Body January 21, 2008
Healthy for Life (Southeast US)
This book is an excellent resource for living and functioning with proper body posture and alignment, and how we can make easy changes in our bodies to eliminate and maintain a pain free life.
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