Back pain is such a common condition that many doctors and researchers consider the complaint a normal part of life, similar to having an occasional cold or flu. If you are a back pain sufferer, you are not alone: Back pain affects more than 80 percent of the population at some time during their lifetime. Back pain is second only to the common cold as a reason for visits to the doctor and it is second only to childbirth as a reason for hospitalization. Approximately 50 percent of the working population reports back problems every year. The total medical cost of back pain exceeds 20 billion dollars a year in the United States. Back Pain Remedies For Dummies takes a holistic approach to back pain prevention and treatment. Exploring the therapeutic options – from conventional medicine to popular alternative treatments – this patient-friendly guide gives you a heads-up on how to relieve pain now and avoid future injuries, plus (more…)
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Superficial: Broad not deep; also it ignores the neck
This books covers a lot of territory but I did not find it particularly helpful. It feels like it has a lot of filler material to get it to “book length”, without focusing in on…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow, I got better relief from Borders Cafe than a massage
I’ve been having back pain in the morning for the last few months after some furniture moving. I stopped at Borders for a coffee and picked this up to read (ok, I’m shameless)…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Only one reservation – be careful doing the exercises.
Overall, a very informative book, as everyone else says. My only reservation – be careful doing the exercises in the book.
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great book, easy to understand
i love this book! its so easy to understand, and it really put my mind at ease on alot of pain issues.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pain free
This was an enlightening book. It’s nice to know that there are doctors out there who will talk to you like people.
5.0 out of 5 stars
I finally found the relief I was searching for.
After getting the run around for years, basically getting nowhere. I was still in constance pain. I thought this would be just another gimick. But I was wrong !
5.0 out of 5 stars
a must read for anyone who suffers from back pain.
I’ve suffered with chronic back pain for the past several years. Since reading this book, I have been relieved in both mind and body.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book! A must for anyone with continual back problems
This is a great comprehensive book for anyone with back problems. Unike most of the back books I have read, this one is easy to read and straight forward.
5.0 out of 5 stars
It makes sense, and it works too…
I’ve had a range of injuries from activities in my youth, but the most constant has been a tension in my lower back. It’s been there for years.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy-to-use, practical, and concise guide on back pain.
When you or someone you love is suffering from back pain, you want to know you are making the best choices about treatment.