Essential Back Care

The complete guide to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of back and neck injuries, Essential Back Care provides authoritative and constructive information and advice and is an ideal guide for anyone with back pain who wants to take an active role in their health care.

Back Care Basics offers the low-cost solution for back care in the new millennium: therapeutic yoga. Dr. Schatz’s approach to back rehabilitation is gentle, effective, and doesn't resort to drugs or surgery. Her program encourages both positive health practices and a positive outlook; the important tools needed for prevention and healing. Dr. Schatz has designed this program to help those with pain from chronic musculoskeletal back and neck strain, spinal arthritis, osteoporosis, premenstrual syndrome, pregnancy, and scoliosis. Simple and practical ways to heal the back, restructure the body, and cope with stress are taught so that one becomes more sensitive to early warning signs of an impending "back attack" and what to do to ward it off.

"Nationally renowned yoga therapist Robin Rothenberg designed 'The Essential Low Back Program' for everyone, regardless of body type or previous yoga experience. The program consists of five developmental yoga practices which are thoroughly explained and illustrated in the accompanying booklet. Each practice lays the foundation for the next and is progressively more challenging. You can use the CDs and book separately or in conjunction with each other for ease of learning ... [Robin's] explicit explanations take the guesswork out of finding the appropriate body positions and provide a safe way to learn to relax, stretch and strengthen your back"--Information provided by publisher.

Back pain affects around 8 out of 10 people at some point in their lives. However with the help of this book - and in as little as two weeks - you can improve your posture, strengthen your muscles and relieve discomfort. In this essential guide Stella Weller explains the different types of back pain and their causes and how to treat and manage acute and persistent back pain safely. Plan a programme that is right for you with a series of simple but effective step-by-step exercises based on Pilate.

Are you tired of living with chronic back pain? Do you want to take control of your spinal health and enjoy a more active, pain-free life? In "Kevin B DiBacco Back Care Made Easy," renowned back care specialist Kevin B DiBacco shares his expertise and provides practical solutions for preventing and managing back pain. By understanding the common causes of back pain and taking proactive steps to maintain a healthy back, individuals can reduce their risk of experiencing discomfort and improve their overall quality of life. This comprehensive guide offers insights into the anatomy of the spine, common back issues, and the importance of proper posture and body mechanics. Incorporating regular stretches, exercises, and maintenance techniques into your daily routine can help keep your back strong and pain-free. "Kevin B DiBacco Back Care Made Easy" provides step-by-step instructions for exercises and stretches that target the back and core muscles, helping to improve flexibility, strength, and stability. Whether you're dealing with occasional discomfort or chronic back pain, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to help you take charge of your back health. With Kevin B DiBacco's expert guidance, you'll learn how to prevent back pain, manage existing issues, and maintain a healthy, strong back for years to come. Don't let back pain hold you back any longer. Get your copy of "Kevin B DiBacco Back Care Made Easy" today and start your journey towards a healthier, more comfortable life!

Essential Primary Care aims to provide undergraduate students with a comprehensive overview of the clinical problems encountered in primary care. It covers the structure of primary care in the UK, disease prevention and the management of common and important clinical presentations from infancy to old age. Case studies are used in every chapter to illustrate key learning points. The book provides practical advice on how to consult with patients, make sense of their symptoms, explain things to them, and manage their problems. Essential Primary Care: • Is structured in five sections: - The building blocks of primary care: its structure and connection with secondary care, the consultation, the process of making a diagnosis, prescribing, and ethical issues - Health promotion - Common and important presenting problems in roughly chronological order - Cancer - Death and palliative care • Gives advice on how to phrase questions when consulting with patients and how to present information to patients • Provides advice on how management extends to prescribing - often missing from current textbooks • Contains case studies within each chapter which reflect the variety of primary care and provide top tips and advice for consulting with patients • Supported by a companion website at www.wileyessential.com/primarycare featuring MCQs, EMQs, cases and OSCE checklists

Dr. Brownstein shows readers how they can rev up the human body's least-understood system: the healing system.

A sense of fatigue dogs the fitness world. Many of the new programs that are tagged as groundbreaking are actually recycled ideas. Foundation offers something completely different for novices and athletes alike: a simple program with powerful and proven results that will remedy bad posture, alleviate back pain, and help readers break through fitness challenges and plateaus. Dr. Eric Goodman, a brilliant and dynamic young chiropractor, teams up with Peter Park, one of the top trainers in the United States, to radically redefine the core--shifting the focus from the front of the body to the back. Their groundbreaking approach works to strengthen the lower back and the full posterior chain and correct poor movement patterns by addressing mechanical imbalances and weaknesses. Foundation training involves simple movement patterns and is equipment free, creating maximum power, flexibility, and endurance. Word-of-mouth enthusiasm has inspired both Hollywood luminaries and world-class athletes to make Foundation training the core of their fitness programs. Eric and Peter's client list has grown exponentially to include Lance Armstrong, NBA star Derek Fisher, world-champion surfer Kelly Slater, and actor Matthew McConaughey.