Managing Back Pain For Dummies
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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.
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Patrick Roth, MD, MHA founded New Jersey Brain and Spine, the premier neurosurgical group in New Jersey. He serves as both chairman of the department of neurosurgery at Hackensack University Medical Center and chair of the department of neurosurgery at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. His interest in spine includes using technology to decipher pain generators and utilizing minimal access solutions when appropriate.
Phil Ross, MS is an ACE certified personal trainer and developer of The Get Off Your Back Method and The BodyBell Method®, providing hands on methods to prevent, alleviate, treat, and manage back pain. He is Board member of the Industry Advisory Council at APUS. Pat and Phil are big advocates in a holistic approach to pain, involving mind and body therapy, is always the most essential component of care.
Content
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Back Pain Management 7
Chapter 1: Brushing Up on Back Pain Basics 9
Chapter 2: Is Something Broken Inside Me? 21
Chapter 3: Looking at Back Pain from an Anatomical Perspective 33
Chapter 4: Using Your Brain to Manage Your Pain: The Mind-Body Relationship 57
Chapter 5: Knowing Where to Start: Do It Yourself or See a Doctor? 71
Part 2: Taking a Do-It-Yourself Approach to Back Pain 81
Chapter 6: Starting with Everyday Changes 83
Chapter 7: Building Your Core and Hidden Core 107
Chapter 8: Laying the Foundation for Optimal Back Health 117
Chapter 9: Back-Building Next Steps: The First and Second Floors 153
Chapter 10: Exploring Homespun Therapies 203
Chapter 11: Breathing New Life into Your Back 217
Part 3: Exploring Professional Back Pain Treatment Options 225
Chapter 12: Getting a Diagnosis and Exploring Your Provider Options 227
Chapter 13: Taking a Peek Inside with Medical Imaging 237
Chapter 14: Launching a Three-Pronged Approach 245
Chapter 15: Targeting the Pain 253
Chapter 16: Restoring Mobility with Physical Therapy 263
Chapter 17: Considering a Chiropractor 273
Chapter 18: Evaluating Surgical Options 279
Chapter 19: Getting Your Head in the Game with Psychological Interventions 289
Part 4: The Part of Tens 303
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Sticking with the Program 305
Chapter 21: Ten Hard-to-Believe Back Pain Facts 311
Index 317
