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Summary: Good basic spinal care book.
Review: I was pleasantly surprised when I received this book. My physical therapist has only minimal objections to some things, but I think it's wonderful and, I especially liked the examples of what NOT to do! That really helps--- good book.
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Summary: Heal thyself !
Review: My sciatic pain had been relieved to some degree by a chiropractor and my general practioner handed me one page of exercises and did not seem to want to deal with my back pain; "Lose weight and walk...have a nice day" It was then that I researched this book and purchased it.This book is wonderful and has allowed me to assess what exercises I need to do and how to move, lift, and sit to avoid problems. I have read at least 20 books on back care and this is the ONE!! It is not for those who want a "quick read" as you must read several sections in order and then assess your personal condition. However, the results for me have been truly amazing in about 3 weeks time.
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Summary: A Real Godsend for Back Sufferers
Review: Recently having x-rays and an mri because of lower back problems the diagnosis were several ruptured discs. Doctor Schatz's book was everything I needed to know to start my rehabilitation. She leaves nothing to the imagination literally answering all of my questions in the first three chapters alone. Not knowing creates a lot of fear for us back sufferers and fear brings on even more pain. Since gently entering into a stretching routine I found incredible results after the first week. I could move about freely without pain. Her straight forward approach was an 'easy read' for me. Highly recommended!
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Summary: GET THIS BOOK!!!!!
Review: Someone with serious back problems was good enough to recommend this book on his web site. I didn't have serious back problems but have poor posture and related problems: tilted pelvis the main bugaboo. Trying to correct this problem for the last umpteen years I've used heel lifts, chiropractic adjustments, orthotics; visited a myriad of specialists--name it, I've seen 'em. Nothing comes close to this book's (yoga) exercises in providing lasting benefits. This woman -- Dr. Shatz -- should get a fee for each and every one of us she treats through her book.
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Summary: A lifesaver for people with back and neck pain!
Review: Suza Francina, author, The New Yoga for People Over 50, Mayor Pro-Tem from Ojai, California, writes: "I have been teaching yoga to people of all ages for over 25 years. One of the most common reasons people begin a yoga class is to get rid of their aches and pains. I can say with complete confidence that of all the books I've read on therapeutic exercise for back and neck pain relief, Dr. Schatz book offers by far the most effective, individualized approach to a healthy back. Back Care Basics goes beyond generic exercises and takes into account each person's special circumstances. It is a lifesaver for people caught in the viscious cycle of pain and fear. I have referred to it countless times creating yoga based exercise programs for people in chronic pain. In fact, almost my entire copy is highlighted or underlined! If you or someone you love is suffering from back or neck pain, I encourage you to educate yourself by reading this book. I also hope that other health professionals working with people with back problems--chiropractors, massage and physical therapists, acupuncturists,etc., will read this book and leave it in their waiting room. Chiropractors tell me that patients who are practicing yoga rarely have acute back pain and their adjustments hold longer. People with back and neck problems benefit more from other therapies if they practice the gentle yoga program taught in Back Care Basics.
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Summary: A lifesaver for people with back and neck pain!
Review: Suza Francina, author, The New Yoga for People Over 50, Mayor Pro-Tem from Ojai, California, writes: "I have been teaching yoga to people of all ages for over 25 years. One of the most common reasons people begin a yoga class is to get rid of their aches and pains. I can say with complete confidence that of all the books I've read on therapeutic exercise for back and neck pain relief, Dr. Schatz book offers by far the most effective, individualized approach to a healthy back. Back Care Basics goes beyond generic exercises and takes into account each person's special circumstances. It is a lifesaver for people caught in the viscious cycle of pain and fear. I have referred to it countless times creating yoga based exercise programs for people in chronic pain. In fact, almost my entire copy is highlighted or underlined! If you or someone you love is suffering from back or neck pain, I encourage you to educate yourself by reading this book. I also hope that other health professionals working with people with back problems--chiropractors, massage and physical therapists, acupuncturists,etc., will read this book and leave it in their waiting room. Chiropractors tell me that patients who are practicing yoga rarely have acute back pain and their adjustments hold longer. People with back and neck problems benefit more from other therapies if they practice the gentle yoga program taught in Back Care Basics.
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Summary: excellent material
Review: This book contains yoga based routines that helped my lower back pain a great deal. The author brings her medical background and her yoga background together to produce a wonderful resourse for the lower back pain sufferer. If you're like most lower back pain sufferers, you'll find that in order to get control of your pain, you need to do more than visit a physical therapist or chiropractor; you need to find a system of therapy that addresses your specific problems. This book is a good place to start.
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Summary: Great information, Useful - a keeper
Review: This book has great information about how to take care of your back. I am a massage therapist/ health educator and I am constantly using this book to refer my clients to it's content about caring for their backs. Back care is something we all need to learn about for a healthier, more comfortable life. As a health educator, I highly recomend this book. Mahalo.
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Summary: Recover from disc problems and gain awareness of your body
Review: This book helped has helped me to recover from a debilitating disc rupture. It taught me exercises to do even when I was stuck in bed. The book gently teaches stretchs and strengthening exercises and has cautions and warnings for all kinds of back problems. It also had helpful information for dealing with the reality of life with an injured back, including relapses and how to cope physically and emotionally. Highly recommended. I have better posture and the essential body awareness needed by us back pained people.
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Summary: back hurting??? then get this book, it worked for me!
Review: This book is super useful, I give it 4-stars because in my world 5-stars are reserved for the truely spectacular. I'm a runner and also lift weights for health. So I was pretty surprised on Labor Day weekend 2002 when I hurt my back (muscle, not spine) and was so bad off a couple of days later that I couldn't even walk down a block. How the heck do you go from only being able to lay on the couch to building a recovery? Well fortunately we had a copy of this book in the house, I think purchased during my wife's pregnacy. Dr. Schatz's very gentle approach was nearly miraculous for me. Even in my nearly bedridden state, this book had exercises that I could do. And as things improved the book details additional exercises that brought me more or less back to health. The instructions are easy to follow, the pictures clear and large. I was running again (slowly) in about a month and now a year later am still in good back health, probably better than I was before my injury. I attribute a lot of that to this book.
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