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Summary: These stretches give you power over your own pain
Review: "As coauthors, (Richard Rossiter and Sue MacDonald) we hope this book will change your life in very simple and profound ways. Are you tired of hurting or coping with nagging pain? Are you disappointed with what traditional medicine has offered for your aches and pains? Here's a concrete and ground-breaking way to get rid of your pain in the comfort of your own home with a friend, family member, child, spouse or coworker as your stretching partner.A little history from Richard. I flew helicopters for nine years in Alaska, and the contortions of sitting in a pilot's seat for hours on end led to pain so severe that I couldn't lift my arms above my shoulders. A form of deep, connective-tissue stretching is what finally gave me relief. I wasn't interested in painkillers, muscle relaxants, splints and certainly not surgery for what was a problem of repetitive use, tight and restrictive connective tissues, and achy muscles. Maybe you hurt, too, because of carpal tunnel syndrome, mouse arm, elbow pain, numb hands, arms that fall asleep at night, shoulders that ache all the time, headaches and low back pain. Trust me: these stretches will help you get rid of all that numbness, tingling, aching, buzzing, zinging and pain because they put YOU in charge of keeping your body stretched, supple and healthy. For the last 10 years, I've contracted with factories all over the U.S., teaching workers how to stretch at work to relieve their own pain. They visit the doctor less, they cut down the amount of drugs they take, they avoid surgery, and they cost their employers less in workers' comp claims, off time, light duty and medical leave. But you know the best part? They are taking control of their own health, and they're helping each other out of pain. That's a very powerful concept. So go grab a clean pair of socks, a blanket or mat, and hold onto a chair. You're ready to do the Rossiter System stretches! A little history from Sue: As a newspaper journalist, I never considered myself a victim of "repetitive motion injuries." I figured they were the kinds of injuries suffered by factory workers or checkout clerks. But my body has suffered the effects of repetitive stress over the last 20 years, and most probably, so has yours. Things we never associate with "repetitive motion" can cause pain, from the way we stand, drive, work out, exercise, create art, lift, play music, participate in sports or tinker with hobbies or crafts. I type for hours at a time. For years, I cradled a phone receiver in the crook of my neck until my shoulder started aching all the time. My knees ached occasionally from softball and volleyball. Shortly after I turned 40, I was convinced I was developing arthritis in my knees. But once I learned about the Rossiter stretches and went through my first workout, I couldn't believe the positive, quick change -- and remember, I'm paid to be a skeptic. Now when my shoulder hurts, I can get rid of the pain in 20 minutes by stretching with my teeen-age daughter or son. When coworkers show up with numb thumbs and back aches, they're pain-free after a 20-30-minute stretching workout in a small conference room. This is my first book, and I'm truly excited because I know that millions of people (hey, every writer has to expect a best-seller, right?) will feel better and get out of pain, the same way I did. This is a powerful way to take care of your body, without any of the side effects that accompany traditional medicine. And as a journalist who specializes in personal health, I know that people everywhere are searching, looking and trying new approaches to their health that are safe, effective and risk-free. Here you go, America. Come and get it!
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Summary: Awesome book - It really works!
Review: As an office worker I suffer from the kind of back pain that comes from sitting in the same basic position for 8 hours a day - every day. I've got a great chair. I sit ergonomically correct. I just think God didn't design the human body to sit in front of a computer all day long! The stretches presented in this book have been extremely effective at eliminating this pain. I highly recommend this book to anyone that works at a computer and suffers from this type of repetitive stress pain.
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Summary: Overcoming Repetitive Motion Injuries the Rossiter Way
Review: Half of this book explains Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMI), and the other half describes exercises to overcome RMI. I never read the half that explains RMI. I just read the half that describes the exercises. I had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and was wearing a cast 24 hours a day. My doctor was ready to start injections and then maybe surgery. The exercises in this book completely cured my problem with no medical treatment needed. I then gave the book to my doctor.
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Summary: Stretches get 5 stars, book gets 3, split the difference
Review: I found the book to be really annoying to read. To much new-age mumbo-jumbo about "owning your pain", a lot of repetition, sometimes feels like the book is talking down to you or oversimplifying things. Having said that, I found that the stretches are very effective for relief from RMI/RSI symptoms, and for that alone this book is a must-have.
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Summary: Delivers on all counts
Review: I had a chronic clenched muscle on the left side of my mid back for about 7 years. Some days it would be no problem, some days the pain was almost totally debilitating--I couldn't sit still for more than 5 minutes, which was a huge problem since I spent most of my time on the computer or at a drawing table. I tried chiropractic, massage, rolfing, yoga. Nothing gave me long-term relief. Then I found this book through my rolfer. I was skeptical about the back exercises, because you work on the thighs, not the back at all. Well, after doing the back exercises twice, the pain was gone. Entirely. Doing them once every three months now is enough to keep me pain free. The exercises on the arms are fantastic for relieving carpal stress. Both my girlfriend and I have had periods of intense computer activity where we can feel the tightness building dangerously. But running through the forearm, bicep and shoulder stretches offers *instantaneous* and sustained relief. It seems too simple. But it works.
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Summary: Immediate relief of my pain. I feel like a new person!
Review: I've been checking out other books for chronic pain & repetitive motion injuries and found most of them promised relief after weeks or months. But the Rossiter stretches gave me substantial pain relief - and a good night's sleep for a change - in less than AN HOUR!!! My thumb and wrist feel considerably better and NOT numb. And how nice to see cartoonist Jim Borgman's work in a self-help book. This is great reading with even better results.
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Summary: Oh-so-helpful for those of us who suffer from back pain.
Review: Rossiter and MacDonald's book needs to be in every doctor's office, home, library, and bookshelf. It's such an easy read and has allowed me to get on top of my back pain. I can't believe how many years I've just lived with the aches. With just a few adjustments, that my wife and was able to learn quickly, I am reassured knowing that if back pain develops, I can get on top of that pain without drugs and right here in my own home. Pass the good news. As a tile installer, my work is very physical which translates into back pain. As I age, I needed this option for getting pain under control quickly. Thanks Mr. Rossiter and Ms. MacDonald.
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Summary: Immediately reduces pain of tight, ropy muscles!
Review: Thank you for a book that not only is easy to understand and follow, but also one which actually does what it claims! The book is a godsend for my family! I have had full-blown Fibromyalgia Syndrome for more than 10 years, and I've taken advantage of almost every traditional and non-traditional modality of healing which exists. In short, none have provided noticable relief for the pain. The upper body streches as demonstrated in the book really do reduce the pain in my neck and shoulders as well as increase my range of motion in those areas. Likewise, my husband experiences cramping and aching in both calf muscles in the evenings, and traditional strectches do nothing to alleviate the discomfort. Enter the Rossiter calf stretches and , just like that, the pain disappears. It's not magic, it just works! The book has become my best friend! Thank you!
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Summary: Superb - book is easy to read and techniques are great!
Review: The book is definitely written to help the average person control their pain. I found it entertaining, extremely informative, and easy to implement. If only I'd know about these techniques before my back surgery. This is a "must read" for the aging boomer population.
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Summary: Overcoming Repetitive Motion Injuries the Rossiter Way
Review: We were completely amazed with the results of these techniques! Neck, shoulder and arm tension/pain were significantly reduced with just one session. We plan to share the results of this program with family and co-workers. Thank you, Richard Rossiter and Sue MacDonald!!
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