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About this book
A self-help guide for sufferers of back pain who want long-lasting relief, with simple exercises which can be done at home
Back pain gets in the way of everything we want to do, and it can stop us sleeping too. It can be difficult to find the right treatment, and expensive to keep visiting a chiropractor, osteopath, physiotherapist, or masseuse. If you are looking for long-lasting relief from your back pain, or trying to avoid back problems, it's essential to treat the cause, not just the symptom. Research shows building your core muscle stability is the most effective way to deal with most forms of back pain. Drawing on their extensive clinical experience and the latest research, this book explains how to find the best possible treatment for one's back and get the most out of treatment. It provides safe exercises that can be can do at home to develop and maintain core muscle stability, illustrated by easy-to-follow photographs.
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Table of contents
- COVER PAGE
- TITLE PAGE
- COPYRIGHT PAGE
- DEDICATION
- CONTENTS
- PREFACE
- INTRODUCTION
- GUIDE TO THE REHABILITATION EXERCISES
- 1. ANATOMY
- MY BACK PAIN STORY—DREW GINN
- 2. CAUSES OF BACK PAIN
- MY BACK PAIN STORY—RENER GRACIE
- 3. DIAGNOSIS OF BACK PAIN
- 4. TREATMENT
- MY BACK PAIN STORY—DAN O’BRIEN
- 5. HOW TO CHOOSE A GOOD THERAPIST FOR YOUR BACK PAIN
- 6. BACK PAIN AND THE WORKPLACE
- MY BACK PAIN STORY—ANNA MEARES
- 7. DOS AND DON’TS
- CONCLUSION
- GLOSSARY
- REFERENCES AND ADDITIONAL SOURCES
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- ABOUT THE AUTHORS