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The Multifidus Back Pain Solution (Paperback)

by Jim Johnson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 132 pages
  • Publisher: New Harbinger Publications,U.S. (9 Oct 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1572242787
  • ISBN-13: 978-1572242784
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 12,137 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Based on results from scientific research, this volume offers back pain sufferers a series of simple excercises that target muscles that have been identified as being a common source of back pain. Line illustrations accompany each exercise. Physical therapist Jim Johnson reviewed the double-blind back-pain studies published since 1987, and found that it suggested a specific set of muscles played a key role in the majority of back pain. It showed 90 per cent of back pain sufferers have underdeveloped multifidus muscles. If these muscles are weak, inflamed or in spasm, they can cause chronic back pain. In response to these findings he devised a simple set of exercises that focus on strengthening these muscles - and had good results with his patients. This book is the result.

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I have been in the trenches treating good people with bad backs for over a decade now. I do not in this book, however, offer my experiences or success stories. Rather I report to you in simple terms the information about an exciting new treatment for back pain which comes straight from an accumulation of much research done by the back pain community over recent years.

Over time, I have learned to rely heavily on the scientific back literature to guide my treatments of low back pain instead of doing something because it "seems to make sense," "I learned it in school" or "I tried it once and it worked."

The simple exercises described in this book, that anyone can do at home, have been supported by multiple, randomized controlled trials- the highest proof of efficacy in the scientific community that a treatment really works- unlike most treatments for back pain such as stretching, heat, massage, etc. I have seen far too many back pain patients struggling along using treatments that haven't a shred of evidence to them to report anything less to you.

I have intentionally made the book short so you can get the facts fast and get on with the treatment. Furthermore, I have set the book up so it is as if you are actually attending therapy- complete with a question and answer section of the most common questions I hear from patients practically every week in the hospital.

I think you will find that what you invest in "The Multifidus Backpain Solution" learning about an evidenced-based treatment for your back pain that you can readily use, will be time and and money well spent.

Jim Johnson, PT

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5.0 out of 5 stars Chiropractors beware!!, 10 Nov 2003
By R. A. Doran (Hampton Vale, Cambs) - See all my reviews
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Firstly I have never written or e-mailed any author before and I am taking time out to do this because of the remarkable effect this book had on my back pain.

I have suffered from lower back pain for years and have visited numerous chiropractors, all of whom helped in some way in the short term. But if I did not visit regularly (at £25-30 per session) the pain came back, it was about a monthly occurrence. Last July I went with my family on holiday to Spain and the lower back pain kicked in on the second day, probably due to stress and the flight from Gatwick. It was so painful like a ripped muscle and virtually ruined two weeks holiday. Climbing into a canoe, for instance, with my seven year old daughter was excruciating. I felt like a pensioner just walking down the road, every step down a kerb had to be measured or it would send a shooting pain through the lower back. When I got back from Spain I decided to trawl the internet for a solution before booking more chiropractors. I came across this book. I began the excercises in August and I did not want to say anything until I had fully tested them out. I now feel (in November) confident to say I have rarely been troubled with my back since. What trouble I had was easily dealt with by the excercises and gradually even this pain receded. The back feels stronger than ever but you must follow what Jim says exactly and do the excercises initially every two days.
Pity the poor chiropractors if everyone gets to read it!!!!

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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book on lower back pain, 4 Oct 2003
By Stone (Scotland, UK) - See all my reviews
A well written book that takes great care to methodically explain the scientific basis for some lower back problems and their treatments, with many quotes from peer reviewed scientific papers. Jim Johnson also uses his fairly extensive experience of treating back pain to make the book a readable and practical one rather than just a dry tome.

I read the book (all of it as instructed!) before trying the few simple exercises that are recommended. There has been a definite improvement in back strength in the 3-4 months since I bought it and, more importantly, a reduction in lower back pain. I still get some pain from time to time but it is considerably less.

The key is to follow the exercise plan as laid out in the book and do it regularly. Once you have achieved the desired level of back strength you only need to do the exercises once a week for maintenance of the strength you have built up. However, as soon as you stop them you go back to square one.

I would recommend this book for people who suffer from lower back pain - even if it doesn't help the pain it will probably help you understand what the problem is without being stuck in a particular treatment method like many other books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars it really works, 1 Jun 2009
By Mr. Paul M. Strange "paul s" (Rugby UK) - See all my reviews
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I also have never felt moved before to write a review, but after suffering chronic lower back pain for many years and shelling out thousands of pounds for various 'treatments', I would have to say that the deceptively simple exercises in this book are the only things that have given me lasting relief. The effect were noticeable after a couple of months and while I still get 'twinges' and short-lived episodes of pain, I no longer experience the long lasting and debilitating muscle spasms and loss of mobility that used to afflict me. The book is also beautifully written and the author clearly has a deep understanding of the science involved. Highly recommended!
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