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Keys to An Amazing Life: Secrets of the Cervical Spine

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Keys To An Amazing Life: Secrets Of
The Cervical Spine is written with the everyday
person in mind and consists of cutting-edge descriptions
of every option that is available and cost free for people.

With 4 out of 5 people suff ering at some point in
their life, globally, spinal problems are one of the most
common reasons to visit a physician. Cost of care in
the United States is approximately 100 billion dollars a
year. Intelligent people from all walks of life demand to
know and want to know what makes up the spine, what
problems could arise, and what lifestyle, conservative
treatment, and surgical options are available.

Spinal Problems: Chapters 1–4 illustrate
the parts of the spine, and discusses the global spinal
problem and typical spinal problems. " e illustrations
are presented in 2.5D detail. Anatomy and motion of the
neck is explained. Herniated discs, degenerated disks,
spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, infections, and tumors
are illustrated.

Lifestyle Options: Chapters 5–8 explore the
power of a positive thought, the danger of a negative
thought, the importance of neural plasticity, amygdala
plasticity, general thinking, and physical action and
responses. Deep belly breathing, meditation, brainwave
entrainment, air, silence, solitude, stillness, thought,
affi rmations, and happiness are all free daily options that
influence spinal health.

Good posture; planning; drinking water; napping;
sleeping properly; getting up early; long, hot showers;
avoidance of bending, lifting, twisting, and reaching
are all examples of free everyday physical options that
contributez to spinal health. Facet and nerve mobility
are explained and correlated for overuse syndromes.
" e dangers of cigarette smoking, with permanent
destruction of disc spacing, and cumulative risk for
diseases is clearly shown. Wholesome food options are
also discussed.

Traditional Treatments: Chapters 9–13
explain the modalities of aerobic activities and physical
treatments such as massage, hot and cold packs,
stimulation, ultrasound, and traction. " e uncommon
cervical stabilization, postural training, osteopathic
manipulation techniques, and yoga techniques are
demonstrated.

Surgical Treatments: Chapters 14–16 explain
the most common pain management and surgical
procedures.

322 pages, Paperback

First published September 18, 2012

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