Pat Roth: Managing Back Pain for Dummies, Kartoniert / Broschiert

Blurb

Discover countless options for rest and relief when you have chronic back pain

You're probably not thrilled that you need a book called Managing Back Pain For Dummies, but you'll be thrilled that you bought it. Written by a neurosurgeon and a master personal trainer, this book contains expert advice that will help you feel better. You'll get step-by-step guidance on how to lessen your pain and reduce reliance on medication, using self-treatments and exercises that really work. You'll also learn about the clinical treatments that are available to treat back pain-and when it's time to seek a doctor's help. Back pain is different for everyone. You might benefit from simple posture fixes and at-home exercises, or you might be ready to pursue injections, nerve blocks, and other medical treatments. Wherever you are on the back pain spectrum, this helpful Dummies guide will help move the needle toward relief.

• Prevent and reduce back pain by improving your posture and technique during daily activities like yard work
• Understand the latest professional treatments and self-treatments, and know when to see an MD
• Reduce your reliance on medication by exploring our methods of stimulating self-healing and permit the body to heal itself.

Follow clear, concise, illustrated exercise routines designed to strengthen your core and support muscles of the spine. This book is for the millions of people who are struggling with back pain and looking for non-surgical options to improve their quality of life.