Back exerciseFebruary 26, 2006 Muscle Pain Doc(Philadelphia, PA) 11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book presents a very simple exercise program to strengthen the major muscles that stabilize the low back and the scientific rationale for doing so. I would recommend the exercises program as good first step for those with low back pain. If however a person has malalignment issues of the low back, hips or pelvis I do't think it will be enough. I would also consider a postural alignment exercise program.
good book for the laymanApril 4, 2005 bodyworker 11 out of 16 found this review helpful
this is a good book for the lay reader - especially if you have not have success with other forms of back treatment.
As a book for bodyworkers I believe it is somewhat lacking. Having said that I sometimes recommend it to my clients if they tend to "forget" to do their exercises. They are often more motivated after reading 80 odd pages of background explainations - I certainly do not have to time to go into that level of detail with them.
No More Back Pain!January 3, 2005 Bibliophile(Canada) 26 out of 27 found this review helpful
I have been doing the exercise recommended by this book for the past three weeks. I have had lower back problems on and off for over 25 years.
We have just had a blizzard which was followed by a storm two days later. I was out shovelling snow for several hours for several days in a row. In the past this would have led to severe lower back pain from all the lifting and twisting movements. Today I have no back pain at all! My back feels very strong and comfortable. I have just a bit of soreness in my shoulders from all the heavy lifting.
I have no idea if this exercise will help everyone with lower back pain but I can say it has improved my back condition by 100%. I can unreservedly recommend that anyone with lower back pain try this simple exercise which takes only a few minutes.
No more back pain!January 3, 2005 Bibliophile(Canada) 7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have been doing the exercise recommended by this book for the past three weeks. I have had lower back problems on and off for over 25 years.
We have just had a blizzard which was followed by a storm two days later. I was out shovelling snow for several hours for several days in a row. In the past this would have led to severe lower back pain from all the lifting and twisting movements. Today I have no back pain at all! My back feels very strong and comfortable. I have just a bit of soreness in my shoulders from all the heavy lifting.
I have no idea if this exercise will help everyone with lower back pain but I can say it has improved my back condition by 100%. I can unreservedly recommend that anyone with lower back pain try this simple exercise which takes only a few minutes.
Good ResourceOctober 6, 2004 MAR(NC) 12 out of 23 found this review helpful
This book offers good information on an important aspect of spinal care. THE REVIEW BY THE CHIROPRACTOR SHOULD BE IGNORED as it is obviously written without any backing to his reports of this muscle group being not under conscious control. He misleads readers also that this muscle group cannot be strengthened with rehab exercises(Chiropractors are not trained in rehabilitative exercise). Readers should follow this book up with a visit to a Physical Therapist with strong manual skills in order to be most effectivley treated.
