More than eight out of ten of us will suffer back pain at some point - but far fewer know what to do about it. This book reveals how changing the way you sleep can help get rid of your pain. The result of conversations with doctors, physiotherapists, surgeons and chiropractors it lays out what you can do tonight to start the healing process. Find out not only which position will take the strain off your body, but also whether your mattress and pillow are helping or hindering your recovery. It tells you the worst possible position for you to sleep in, wherever your pain is centered. It tells you why pillows don't always need to go under your head (and the one sleeping position where they should never go under your head). Plus, the one thing that most of us do in bed which increases the strain on our neck by six times. It has been designed to be read quickly, in one sitting, so you can take immediate action before bed. I hope the information helps you as much as it has helped me. Reviews from Amazon.com: ***** "Short, clear and easy to follow...what more could you want? The advice in here makes a lot of sense and has helped me already. I would recommend this book to any neck/back sufferers looking for a quick easy read." - Aunt Bee

Dr. John E. Sarno's groundbreaking research on TMS (Tension Myoneural Syndrome) reveals how stress and other psychological factors can cause back pain-and how you can be pain free without drugs, exercise, or surgery. Dr. Sarno's program has helped thousands of patients find relief from chronic back conditions. In this New York Times bestseller, Dr. Sarno teaches you how to identify stress and other psychological factors that cause back pain and demonstrates how to heal yourself--without drugs, surgery or exercise. Find out: Why self-motivated and successful people are prone to Tension Myoneural Syndrome (TMS) How anxiety and repressed anger trigger muscle spasms How people condition themselves to accept back pain as inevitable With case histories and the results of in-depth mind-body research, Dr. Sarno reveals how you can recognize the emotional roots of your TMS and sever the connections between mental and physical pain...and start recovering from back pain today.

With more than 1500 self-care tips; this book offers informative answers to life's everyday health care questions. It directs the reader with practical information on more than 150 common health concerns and is an essential reference for every family. Over fifty Mayo Clinic physicians have shared their experience and contributed to create this useful reference tool, containing solid, practical information, especially for the Asian families.

Tired of living in pain? Are complaints of back pain being ignored because you just don’t know and can’t seem to find out what is causing it? Back Pain Relief and Healing with Solutions Made Clear will help you understand your back and give you a clearer understanding of what may be at the root of your pain. If you are better able to understand what is causing your pain, you can better explain it to your Medical Practitioner. You will also learn about the many options available to sufferers of back pain when it comes to getting relief from or learning to deal with back pain. We will also provide you with some tips you can employ in your daily life to ease the pain. So, pick up your copy of Back Pain Relief and Healing with Solutions Made Clear so you can start your journey to living a more fulfilling and pain-free life today! Author Biography Matthew Irvine is an experienced Osteopathic Physician working in the UK in private practice. Since he was young he had high ambitions to help as many patients as he could overcome their often stubborn and debilitating pain. With Matthew's 4 years of experience and expertise, he has decided to create this book to help guide patients in better understanding and finding solutions to dealing with their back pain.

The first source on insomnia treatment since the advancement of newer drug options and cognitive behavioral therapies, Insomnia: Diagnosis and Treatment presents a comprehensive reference on the complications, evaluation, and treatment of insomnia. Ideal for sleep medicine specialists, psychiatrists, and neurologists, this text uses a multi-discipl

Learn how to self treat chronic lower back pain easily and safely with this fully illustrated, instructional, low impact, pain-safe, exercise guide long term. The majority of cases of chronic lower back pain are either directly related to, or worsened by specific muscle weaknesses and imbalances. This specifically designed guide carefully teaches the correct methods to move, train and strengthen your body to properly relieve back pain. It uses non-surgical, non-medicinal, and safe methods for all ages and difficulties. It will help with your current pain, to prevent the return of pain, and to reduce your dependency on medication and surgery. IMPORTANT NOTE: You will relieve your pain as you learn a series of short and effective exercises. The exercises will teach you how to treat and recondition several misunderstood and neglected areas of the lower back, hips and legs that can lead to lower back pain. The Low Back Pain Program demonstrates effective, very low-risk exercises, stretches and movements to treat and prevent: lower back pain, backache, back spasms and more, long term with a careful, concise, 'at home' guide. This book contains 45 important exercises, over 170 detailed illustrations, 3 treatment and conditioning levels, 1 maintenance level and 4 progress charts. The exercises condition and restore proper mobility and function for your lower back, hips, legs and pelvis, allowing painful areas time to heal and recover. The guide begins with 13 'Limited Mobility Exercises' to improve your flexibility and address your stiffness and tightness that contribute to and worsen lower back pain. 19 'Progressive Exercises' then, stimulate, develop and strengthen the muscles and joints necessary to protect the lower back from pain. 13 'Challenging Exercises' are then taught to reinforce, correct and re-educate the muscles and joints to move and operate functionally and effectively to prevent recurrence of lower back pain. Upon completion of these exercises, 11 simple 'Maintenance Exercises' selected can then be seamlessly used throughout your daily routine as needed to keep your muscles optimally conditioned to protect your lower back from imbalances and pain. These exercises are founded on the methods of exercise therapy, physiotherapy, and lower back pain and injury rehabilitation. They are intended for home use and can be performed at the users convenience and comfort level. A family doctor's consent is advised prior to starting this program. This guide provides those in pain, a much needed alternative to popular exercises and stretches that are recommended but still do not resolve the cause of the pain. This guide will benefit the user throughout their life as their physical needs change with age and lifestyle. If you are suffering from acute or chronic low back pain and are not sure how to resolve it, this exercise plan can help you. Many issues related to back pain are a result of muscular and joint imbalances that can be self-corrected through specific movements and exercises. Learn some of the major causes of lower back pain, book details and how to provide relief at home long term. For more information and some exercise examples, go to www.lowbackpainprogram.com. "A very comprehensive, practical and step by step guide. You've given me hope that relief is possible, and that I can heal. I feel ready to start the program now that I have this helpful guide." - C.N. Aurora "Excellent read!...the ideas here apply to several forms of chronic pain, in my case hip pain. Simple, easy to understand steps that have made a huge difference in pain management and improving quality of life - thank you." - R.S. Newmarket

"Offers specific yoga techniques to cure or control back pain and sciatica according to its cause"--Provided by publisher.

Many in the research and clinical communities are becoming increasingly aware of the interactions between sleep disorders and chronic pain syndromes. There are a number of obstacles on the path to better patient care, and there is considerable room for improvement in the way knowledge is shared between professionals in the sleep and pain communities. This book serves as the first step toward enhancing communication between the sleep and pain communities with the intent of improving patient care.

A physician-professor of clinical rehabilitative medicine explains tension myositis syndrome, back pain caused by tension, and outlines ways in which that pain can be reduced or eliminated through control of stress and physical reactions

Strengthen Your Back covers all practical aspects of back care from diagnosis and treatment to exercises and pain relief. Illustrated step-by-step exercises help you address your back and neck pain, alongside carefully planned strategies to stop injuries recurring. Simple, clear diagrams show the anatomy of your back and neck and specialized sections deal with back pain in specific scenarios such as home, work, driving and gardening. Includes advice on where to seek help and how to get the best results from rehabilitation. Play an active role in your healthcare with Strengthen Your Back!