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Back Pain Remedies For Dummies
Get back in control of your back pain
Back pain is such a common condition that many doctors andresearchers consider the complaint a normal part of life, similarto having an occasional cold or flu. If you are a back painsufferer, you are not
* Back pain affects more than 80 percent of the population atsome time during their lifetime.
* Back pain is second only to the common cold as a reason forvisits to the doctor and it is second only to childbirth as areason for hospitalization.
* Approximately 50 percent of the working population reports backproblems every year.
* The total medical cost of back pain exceeds 20 billion dollarsa year in the United States.
Back Pain Remedies For Dummies takes a holistic approachto back pain prevention and treatment. Exploring the therapeuticoptions - from conventional medicine to popularalternative treatments - this patient-friendlyguide gives you a heads-up on how to relieve pain now and avoidfuture injuries, plus
* Boning up on your spinal column's pieces and parts
* Uncovering some conditions that cause back pain
* Examining the lineup of doctors who treat what ails yourback
* Taking your pain lying down - or not
* Giving weight to alternative therapies, including yoga,acupuncture, and imagery exercises
* Promoting the importance of good posture
* Returning to work and play with a healthy outlook
* Saying yes to sex after a back injury
As you try to manage your back pain problem and investigatevarious treatment approaches, you can help yourself by beingassured and hopeful that you can remedy your problem. This reliablereference gives you plenty to reason to believe that back pain doesget better, and successful treatment is possible. You can expect tofind the best treatment for your back problem when you have someunderstanding of who treats back pain, how he or she treats it, andwhy using a multidisciplinary approach isimportant - all of that awaits in Back PainRemedies For Dummies.
Back pain is such a common condition that many doctors andresearchers consider the complaint a normal part of life, similarto having an occasional cold or flu. If you are a back painsufferer, you are not
* Back pain affects more than 80 percent of the population atsome time during their lifetime.
* Back pain is second only to the common cold as a reason forvisits to the doctor and it is second only to childbirth as areason for hospitalization.
* Approximately 50 percent of the working population reports backproblems every year.
* The total medical cost of back pain exceeds 20 billion dollarsa year in the United States.
Back Pain Remedies For Dummies takes a holistic approachto back pain prevention and treatment. Exploring the therapeuticoptions - from conventional medicine to popularalternative treatments - this patient-friendlyguide gives you a heads-up on how to relieve pain now and avoidfuture injuries, plus
* Boning up on your spinal column's pieces and parts
* Uncovering some conditions that cause back pain
* Examining the lineup of doctors who treat what ails yourback
* Taking your pain lying down - or not
* Giving weight to alternative therapies, including yoga,acupuncture, and imagery exercises
* Promoting the importance of good posture
* Returning to work and play with a healthy outlook
* Saying yes to sex after a back injury
As you try to manage your back pain problem and investigatevarious treatment approaches, you can help yourself by beingassured and hopeful that you can remedy your problem. This reliablereference gives you plenty to reason to believe that back pain doesget better, and successful treatment is possible. You can expect tofind the best treatment for your back problem when you have someunderstanding of who treats back pain, how he or she treats it, andwhy using a multidisciplinary approach isimportant - all of that awaits in Back PainRemedies For Dummies.
384 pages, Paperback
First published May 25, 1999
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August 13, 2020
"'Oh, my aching back.' If you've ever uttered those words, then this book is for you. Written by two back pain experts, it demystified today's treatment options -- and leads you step-by-step from diagnosis to recovery. You'll get the lowdown on surgery, discover promising alternative therapies ... and find out hos to start feeling better."
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This book was amazing! I've struggled with back pain since I fell in 1970, and I thought I knew everything there was to know about back pain & how to deal with it. Imagine my surprise when I learned several new things -- things that I can do at home to heal my back. And at a very appropriate time too, during the COVID-19 isolation period when the gym is closed and I can't go do water aerobics.
~~back cover
This book was amazing! I've struggled with back pain since I fell in 1970, and I thought I knew everything there was to know about back pain & how to deal with it. Imagine my surprise when I learned several new things -- things that I can do at home to heal my back. And at a very appropriate time too, during the COVID-19 isolation period when the gym is closed and I can't go do water aerobics.
June 12, 2013
It is a really long book much like the other "dummie" books, which is renown for explaining the details of their topics explicitly. I think the book could have been more focused on specific areas of the back. It is a really great resource for managing back pain, and it really did help me learn different aspects of dealing with my back issues. I learned quite a few useful exercises and stretches which made this book amazing - I was able to heal my back faster and get back to living.
March 5, 2013
Very informative but lacks in areas that are important. Like spinal infections. Don't get me wrong, it was "good" but in my opinion it's not that great
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