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.

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

The Alexander Technique is now proven to overcome back pain, and is recommended by the NHS to sufferers. Buying this book might save you a visit to your doctor, but more importantly will give you a simple, no-nonsense, step-by-step guide to how to use this technique. It makes the physical facts easy to understand and the spiritual aspect straightforward with simple language, making sure that you benefit from better mental health as well as a pain-free life. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the Alexander Technique. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it

Calling All Lower Back Pain & Sciatica Sufferers... Don't Risk Life Passing You By As A Result of Nagging Lower Back Pain - Discover How Quickly The Secrets In This Book Could Change Your Life! Are you sick and tired of lower back controlling your life (...even just a little bit)? Have you ever told your family or friends "maybe next time" for fear your back pain will get worse? Are you silently hoping for (but nearly given up on) living a normal pain-free life... without feeling limited by lower back pain? If you're confused about what to do and are looking for answers, here is some of what you'll learn in this book: - The "big picture" anatomy of the spine and lower back to help you understand what could be going on. - The 3 most common causes of lower back pain and sciatica... And what they mean for your recovery. - DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Movement Tests to help you determine the cause of your lower back pain and/or sciatica. - My top 3 exercises for the 3 common causes of lower back pain and sciatica. - Step-by-step instructions to help you create your own "Trouble Tree," to help you do more of what helps and less of what hurts. - Simple day-to-day strategies to help change how you think about everyday activities. - Eye-opening research on pain... Including tips and tricks to help you better understand why you feel what you feel (Warning! It could tick you off, make you feel confused, or change your life...) - The 7 must ask questions before choosing a physical therapist. - A bullet-proof next step action plan to naturally heal lower back pain and sciatica without the use of drugs, painful injections, are even worse... surgery.

Offers practical and effective guidelines on how to understand the causes of back pain and how to eliminate them for a pain-free lifestyle.

A fully revised and updated edition of the program that’s sold more than 5.5 million copies worldwide—plus a new chapter addressing shoulder pain Since the McKenzie Method was first developed in the 1960s, millions of people have successfully used it to free themselves from chronic back and neck pain. Now, Robin McKenzie has updated his innovative program and added a new chapter on relieving shoulder pain. In 7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life, you’ll learn: · Common causes of lower back, neck pain and shoulder pain · The vital role discs play in back and neck health · Easy exercises that alleviate pain immediately Considered the treatment of choice by health care professionals throughout the world, 7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life will help you find permanent relief from back, neck, and shoulder pain.

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

This comprehensive guide for anyone with knee pain shows you how to treat your own knees and get back to doing what you love. With over 10 years of experience as an orthopaedic physiotherapist, Chloe Wilson shares her wealth of knowledge on how to beat knee pain using simple treatment techniques that anyone can do from the comfort of their own home. This easy to read, practical guide will take you through step by step: 1. The Structure Of The Knee: Including how a normal knee works, what can go wrong and why knee pain is so common 2. Diagnosing Your Knee Pain: How to work out what is wrong with your knee without needing any scans 3. Common Knee Symptoms: and what they mean 4. Treating Knee Pain: Top treatments for knee problems and which ones are best for you. Includes topics such as rehab, diet, physical therapy, natural remedies, injections and surgery 5. Rehab Exercises: Loads of great exercises plans to get your knee stronger and more flexible with easy to follow instructions and illustrations. Tried and tested on countless people with knee problems like yours 6. Common Knee Problems: Everything you need to know about the causes, symptoms, treatment and recovery from all the common knee conditions and injuries including Runners Knee, Tendonitis, Bursitis and Arthritis 7. Mastering Life With Knee Pain: Loads of great advice on how to thrive in day to day life, packed full of loads of top tips from our experienced physiotherapist. Includes topics such as Getting Up & Down Stairs, How To Get A Good Night’s Sleep, Is Resting Good Or Bad For Your Knee & How To Run Without Wrecking Your Knees. You don’t have to live with knee pain. Take back control and start your journey to beating knee pain today.

People often learn to live with back pain, suffering through the day with just some aspirin to get by. Chances are they’ve tried every supposed remedy out there—yet still find simple tasks like putting away the groceries or getting out of the car to be an ordeal. With proven techniques and clever tricks, Beat Back Pain helps sufferers understand what triggers their problems—and how to alleviate them to live pain-free.