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"The most lucid account I have read of how the human spine works, with handy lessons in how to stand, sit, walk, and sleep free of back pain." -- J. M. Coetzee, Nobel Prize-winner in Literature"
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With a fresh approach to a common problem, this self-help guide to overcoming back pain advocates adopting the natural, healthy posture of athletes, young children, and people from traditional societies the world over. Arguing that most of what our culture has taught us about posture is misguided - even unhealthy - and exploring the current epidemic of back pain, many of the commonly cited reasons for the degeneration of spinal discs and the stress on muscles that leads to back pain are examined and debunked. The historical and anthropological roots of poor posture in Western cultures are studied as is the absence of back pain complaints in the cultures of Africa, Asia, South America, and rural Europe. Eight detailed chapters provide illustrated step-by-step instructions for making simple, powerful changes to seated, standing, and sleeping positions. No special equipment or exercise is required, and effects are often immediate.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There are so many bad backs, and so many ways of tackling the problem. What marks this book out is that it works! The 8 steps are described in 8 chapters showing simple effective ways to stand, sit, lie down and walk in a back friendly way. Numerous pictures and diagrams make understanding the text easy, and the book a pleasure to read and refer to again and again.
The approach taken is based on observing people in cultures where back pain is virtually unheard of. This results in an approach that might not be exactly the same as you've encountered before, but from personal experience I know how effective it is. If you want to get a flavour of the Gokhale method try looking on youtube for a video of Esther teaching. Give it a go, and if you like it, do buy the book.
The approach taken is based on observing people in cultures where back pain is virtually unheard of. This results in an approach that might not be exactly the same as you've encountered before, but from personal experience I know how effective it is. If you want to get a flavour of the Gokhale method try looking on youtube for a video of Esther teaching. Give it a go, and if you like it, do buy the book.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Every so often a new discovery is made that moves our understanding forward in a particular field.
Having worked with chronic back pain sufferers for a decade as a chiropractic physician, I feel that this is the next leap forward in our understanding of how to resolve these issues naturally, without drugs or surgery.
Esther's book is beautifully laid out and is very clear and logical. The methods described are actually quite simple but surprisingly effective. In the past I had felt that any attempt to alter posture was doomed to failure in the long term, requiring superhuman determination. Not so! I can already see positive changes in my own posture
after only a week of trying out some of these methods. The other wonderful thing is that the Gokhale method hands the power back to the patient, providing them with the keys to resolving their own problems. Very empowering.
Having worked with chronic back pain sufferers for a decade as a chiropractic physician, I feel that this is the next leap forward in our understanding of how to resolve these issues naturally, without drugs or surgery.
Esther's book is beautifully laid out and is very clear and logical. The methods described are actually quite simple but surprisingly effective. In the past I had felt that any attempt to alter posture was doomed to failure in the long term, requiring superhuman determination. Not so! I can already see positive changes in my own posture
after only a week of trying out some of these methods. The other wonderful thing is that the Gokhale method hands the power back to the patient, providing them with the keys to resolving their own problems. Very empowering.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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In summary, the author makes a very good case that westerners are prone to back pain largely because our lifestyle teaches us to forget the forward pelvic tilt that keeps the discs of the lower back in correct alignment. Her solutions are simple habits to practise when lying, sitting, standing & walking. Excellent photographs are used throughout to reinforce the mental image of healthy posture. As a corrective therapist I use this book all the time as a reference for clients & heartily recommend it as a great resource.
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Amazing!
This book is a must for anyone with back problems. The Dr. who wrote it has personal experience of back surgery which prompted her to study communities all over the world for whom... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Eleni
A league of it's own
This book represents a lifestyle change to ensure healthy back and body posture during all your daily activities, and it shows the errors in other books' advice- for example that... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Adam
Brilliant book!
I highly recommend this book. The importance of good posture and how it can be improved is well described and beautifully illustrated. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jessie
Amazing book
She really knows what she's talking about.
I came here to write a review cos I felt like the world has to know about this....seriously. Read more
I came here to write a review cos I felt like the world has to know about this....seriously. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Hasanain
Outstanding value for money as a book, priceless help for back pain...
This book offers well organized information which allows the reader to build a clear and comprehensive understanding of postural health and how to move closer to it by making... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Clare Chapman
Excellent book!
I am very impressed by the book. The discoveries made by the author about the correct posture are fascinating and they are all nicely illustrated by the lovely pictures of tribes... Read more
Published 19 months ago by MM
Easy to read and understand
I find this book very instructive, lots of pictures and examples. It's not difficult to see where one went wrong once and what needs to be worked on (in my case to relieve neck... Read more
Published 22 months ago by VixB
Back pain
Interesting book for me as I have suffered with b ack problems for 22 years. Will certainly try the ideas out.
Published 23 months ago by Moanne
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