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 enlarge | Author: Robin A. Mckenzie
Publisher: Optp
Category: Book
List Price: $10.00
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Rating:  104 reviews
Sales Rank: 1065
Media: Paperback
Edition: 8th
Pages: 72
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.2
ISBN: 0958269238
Dewey Decimal Number: 617.564062
EAN: 9780958269230
ASIN: 0958269238
Publication Date: July 2006
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 a good review for folks with lower back problems.. December 28, 2007
Gavin Hadley (Avon, IN USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you have had lower back problems as long as I have you likely already know 99% of what's in this book. It did however serve as a confirmation that I am and have been doing just about everything possible to endure my situation. It's certainly worth the read if you are a lower back sufferer.
 Helped eliminate need for surgery. December 27, 2007
M. Hartman (Orlando, FL United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have used this book with great success for almost 10 years; first treating and then preventing serious herniated disc problems. After an MRI indicated several severely herniated discs, my orthopedic surgeon prescribed injections into the spinal area (didn't help) and exercises that were the exact opposite of the simple ones indicated in this book. The book was sent to me by a relative who is a physical therapist. The simple explanations in the book regarding posture, spine alignment, and very easy simple-to-do exercises kept me from having the surgery my doctor said I would need. The relief of severe pain occurred within a few days, and long term daily practice of both the brief exercises and posture suggestions helped the herniated discs to heal enough to not need surgery for now ten years. With herniated disc(s) the key to exercise is to bend the back "backward," instead of forward as many back exercises prescribe (including those provided by my doctor.)
With that said, I can't attest to the effectiveness of this book when the cause of back pain is from a source other than herniated disc(s). The basic information is good to help prevent back problems in general, and for most people shouldn't in any way harm them.
This book is so easy to read, as it is written for the lay person. It also has clear illustrations and photos.
As an RN, I found the information in this book "made sense" and I strongly recommend it.
 Treat Your Own Back December 26, 2007
J. Davis (Atlanta)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent book. Quick read and simple to understand exercises. I have been dealing with a bad back for six months when a co-worker recommended this book. After two days of the exercises my back was better and has not bothered me as long as I continue the exercises. Highly recommend this book if have persistent lower back problems.
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!! SHORT AND TO THE POINT!! BUY IT NOW!! December 18, 2007
K. G Shrode (Kenmore, WA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the most valuable back book I have ever read: 72 pages and right to the point. Though, I would highly recommend getting McKenzie's 7-Steps to a Pain Free Life for your neck and Back, if you are serious about getting better. It is updated and has loads of great information about the spine and posture in addition to all the material from his Back and Neck books.
I have had low back issues and pain for nearly forty years. I have done everything and anything you can think of to relief pain, gain range of motion, and get back to my daily functionality. This book was recommended by my PT after a recent flare-up, where he quickly proved the value of this book by testing my back, having me doing some VERY simple McKenzie exercises, then retesting my back - an IMMEDIATELY improvement with a immeasurable reduction in pain. I was sold immediately. I bought this book first, and followed the directions for the exercises explicitly.
Within two weeks of using these exercises and regulating my posture, I am pain free. AND now I know what to do in case of an acute flare-up, and have these VERY simple tools at hand to give to my clients. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and treat neck and back issues all the time.
McKenzie's book are it, period. If you have sustained a serious injury involving the spine, PLEASE consult with your doctor first before attempting these exercises.
$10 per ounce December 15, 2007
Sean Osullivan (Fredericksburg, VA)
The old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure comes to reality with this book. In practical terms, I now realize that trying to do stretches (touching toes) is a level three activity only to be done after at least a month of healing. That was a painful mistake I won't repeat. Also, the writing of the book is to the point, efficient, and dense with details. For example, when doing the back stretch of the book's cover, the hands need to grab the buttocks to displace the weight. The point of the exercise, as very well developed, is mechanics. The explanations and pictures of exercise variations to center the pain were most essential to getting benefit from the exercises.
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