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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book talks a lot about posture and how it can affect your back. Posture suggestions follow. The exercises recommended for most cases of back pain involve a person bending their spine backwards. These are done in the standing and on-your-stomach positions.
One thing I did notice about this back pain book is that it contains no exercises to strengthen your back- which I think is strange as it is well documented in the back literature that people with back pain have smaller than normal back muscles (Parkkola 1993 and Daneels 2000) when examined with CT scans and MRI's as well as weaker than normal back muscles (Smidt 1983 and Mayer 1985 and Mayer 1989 and Roy 1989 and Cassisi 1993). On this basis, I felt that this book was overlooking this important point and should probably address it with at least one strengthening exercise.
Having said that, I think this book will be most helpful for people with back pain that radiates into one or both legs due to a disc problem. People with spinal stenosis or a slippage of one vertebrae over the other (called a spondylolisthesis) will want to be careful with the backward bending motion as this might actually aggravate their pain. Another fix-it-yourself book readers might want to check out is Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis.
One thing I did notice about this back pain book is that it contains no exercises to strengthen your back- which I think is strange as it is well documented in the back literature that people with back pain have smaller than normal back muscles (Parkkola 1993 and Daneels 2000) when examined with CT scans and MRI's as well as weaker than normal back muscles (Smidt 1983 and Mayer 1985 and Mayer 1989 and Roy 1989 and Cassisi 1993). On this basis, I felt that this book was overlooking this important point and should probably address it with at least one strengthening exercise.
Having said that, I think this book will be most helpful for people with back pain that radiates into one or both legs due to a disc problem. People with spinal stenosis or a slippage of one vertebrae over the other (called a spondylolisthesis) will want to be careful with the backward bending motion as this might actually aggravate their pain. Another fix-it-yourself book readers might want to check out is Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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After 6 months of regular but on-off back pain, after 3 osteopathic & chiropractic treatments (£140), after seeing 2 GP's, after buying a special chair meant to help with back pain, I finally got this book. It explained the simplest thing, which overnight fixed me.
Looking back, I don't think I'd done serious damage, but I was exacerbating the problem over and over because of my posture when sitting in my office job; despite the fancy chair.
This man did what none of the other professionals or health and safety booklets did. He explained how to sit correctly, and why. My pain disappeared over night. After months of not being able to put my knickers on without looking ridiculous, I can finally move and flex again without pain or stiffness.
Try it. It worked for me.
Looking back, I don't think I'd done serious damage, but I was exacerbating the problem over and over because of my posture when sitting in my office job; despite the fancy chair.
This man did what none of the other professionals or health and safety booklets did. He explained how to sit correctly, and why. My pain disappeared over night. After months of not being able to put my knickers on without looking ridiculous, I can finally move and flex again without pain or stiffness.
Try it. It worked for me.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I have had lower back problems on and off for most of my adult life (15+ years) and I stumbled upon this book from a marathon Googling session, when I was determined to get the help I couldn't find anywhere else. I have literally tried everything: exercise, yoga, stretching, massage, acupuncture, osteopathy & chiropractic; the latter of which has cost me thousands of pounds over the years. I was one of those chiropractic bores who would tell everyone and anyone who would listen about its healing effects. That was until this year, when I was in so much pain even with painkillers, that all I could comfortably do was lie down with my laptop and search.
I am so glad I did! This book is based on the principle that your body's natural spinal curve - the lordosis - is stretched and turned the wrong way with conscious and unconscious abuse over the years. Well I was surprised that I had never even heard of the word "lordosis", and how simple it would be to return it to its natural state. In years of visiting back specialists, none of them even suggested this problem! At this stage I was willing to give it a proper go to see what it was all about. It is so simple everyone can do it, no matter what shape you are in, or how much pain. You really can treat yourself!
The book gives a good bit of background and science without being dull, and helps you address the real causes of most back problems, particularly pains associated with the lower back, hips and legs. I used the exercises frequently throughout the day as it suggests, and then at regular intervals over the weeks or when following any kind of exercise which flares up your problem. In only about 2-3 months I could move freely again, and even resumed gym activities including running and weights!
Another reviewer suggests that there are no strengthening exercises. What I did in addition to the postural exercises in the book is use Back Balls (which you can also find on Amazon) and use a Lumbar Roll for driving. The back balls work on the principle that the Erector-Spinae muscles (which sit alongside the vertebrae and help you stay upright) are deprived of oxygenated blood when you can't use your spine properly, and so these target those muscles directly to gently massage them back to their fully functioning best. The lumbar roll is definitely required to maintain a correct lordosis while sitting for extended periods in the driving seat of your car.
What I should also point out, which is also mentioned by the author, is the fact that when doing these exercises you will experience new pains at first. Do not despair! This is a normal part of the healing process as you retrain your body to stand, sit or even lie down in the correct way. Persistence will see you almost pain free in a matter of weeks, and you will also learn a lot about how you have been slouching up till now without even realising it. There is also a good "emergency pain" page which gives short descriptive diagrams about what to do if your back ever "flares up" again. But you should not really need these if you follow the book correctly because the real benefits are in the long term.
I am so glad I did! This book is based on the principle that your body's natural spinal curve - the lordosis - is stretched and turned the wrong way with conscious and unconscious abuse over the years. Well I was surprised that I had never even heard of the word "lordosis", and how simple it would be to return it to its natural state. In years of visiting back specialists, none of them even suggested this problem! At this stage I was willing to give it a proper go to see what it was all about. It is so simple everyone can do it, no matter what shape you are in, or how much pain. You really can treat yourself!
The book gives a good bit of background and science without being dull, and helps you address the real causes of most back problems, particularly pains associated with the lower back, hips and legs. I used the exercises frequently throughout the day as it suggests, and then at regular intervals over the weeks or when following any kind of exercise which flares up your problem. In only about 2-3 months I could move freely again, and even resumed gym activities including running and weights!
Another reviewer suggests that there are no strengthening exercises. What I did in addition to the postural exercises in the book is use Back Balls (which you can also find on Amazon) and use a Lumbar Roll for driving. The back balls work on the principle that the Erector-Spinae muscles (which sit alongside the vertebrae and help you stay upright) are deprived of oxygenated blood when you can't use your spine properly, and so these target those muscles directly to gently massage them back to their fully functioning best. The lumbar roll is definitely required to maintain a correct lordosis while sitting for extended periods in the driving seat of your car.
What I should also point out, which is also mentioned by the author, is the fact that when doing these exercises you will experience new pains at first. Do not despair! This is a normal part of the healing process as you retrain your body to stand, sit or even lie down in the correct way. Persistence will see you almost pain free in a matter of weeks, and you will also learn a lot about how you have been slouching up till now without even realising it. There is also a good "emergency pain" page which gives short descriptive diagrams about what to do if your back ever "flares up" again. But you should not really need these if you follow the book correctly because the real benefits are in the long term.
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A Self Help book I wouldn't be without!
Having suffered chronic back pain for a number of years I have tried so many things but felt I was getting nowhere. That is until I bought this book. Read more
Published 18 days ago by N. J. Coen
A must have book for back sufferers
We bought this book for my husband after he borrowed a copy from a friend who also suffered with back pain. We have since lent it to other friends. Read more
Published 1 month ago by annag
finally something to end this nightmare
I cant believe how much this book has changed my life,after spending near on a thousand pounds on chiropractors,osteopaths,private doctors administering cortisone and physios not... Read more
Published 2 months ago by smithyboy77
Treat your own back
As with the author's other book "Treat your own neck" this is another most useful book. I recommend both books to anyone suffering from back and neck pain, so there's no need for... Read more
Published 6 months ago by pedro1147
Brilliant and easy to follow
I have suffered from a sore lower back for 10 years and my Doctor suggested I get this book. It opened a whole new world to me as I had been nursing and protecting my back (and top... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kirstie
Great
I bought this on the recommendation of a friend and I am very pleased I did. Very prompt service.Thank you.
Published 6 months ago by KK
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great book thoroughly recommend it for all acute back pain sufferers.
I had terrible sciatica for 2 months , this has now resolved over past 3 weeks of using this book. Read more
I had terrible sciatica for 2 months , this has now resolved over past 3 weeks of using this book. Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. D. Turley
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A great help in learning which exercises to do to enable realise of pain in the lower back. It shows the importance of doing the right exercises for different parts of the torso.
Published 7 months ago by mumof3
Treat your own back
Very useful book containing much vital information. Follow the procedures (be patient) and you will benefit from good sound advice. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Bones26
A Great "Do it Yourself" Guide
The advice and guidance contained in this book must have saved countless people from continuing lower back pain and avoided them from becoming dependent on chiropracters and... Read more
Published 7 months ago by ak
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