Back Pain Understood: A Cutting-edge Approach to Healing Your Back [Paperback]

Brian Hainline (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 30, 2007

In our quick-fix society, we often search for easy medical fixes. We make a diagnosis, put it in a box, and provide a medication, manipulation or surgical intervention to treat the diagnosis. Sixty million Americans who suffer with chronic pain tell us that this approach does not work.

Back pain is a major manifestation of chronic suffering, and effective treatment is based on understanding both the body and the mind. The science of medicine explores the mind-body interface. The art of medicine transforms this exploration into practical solutions.

Back Pain Understood provides an easy-to-follow format that provides practical solutions for the healthcare practitioner and patient.

Explore for yourself what Back Pain Understood can offer you:

* An understanding of chronic pain

* An understanding of the anatomy and function of the back

* An understanding of the mind-body connection

* An understanding of the many types of back pain presentations

* An understanding of multi-disciplinary treatment options

* Wonderful illustrations and photographs that complement the text

* Numerous real-life patient healing stories

Editorial Reviews

Review

For more than 30 years I have explored the mysterious world of mind-body. What Dr. Hainline has done with this book is brilliant. It represents an extraordinary contribution to the often misrepresented and misunderstood world of mind-body interactions. What I love about Brian's book is its eloquent simplicity and remarkable clarity of thought combined with unfailing scientific fervor. This is a must read. --Jim Loehr, Ed.D. Co-Author The power of full Engagement

Charles Barkley once told me;There are two types of people in this world-folks whose backs don't hurt and folks whose backs do. This book takes a remarkable loos at the second category:the causes, consequences and cures for back pain. It is presented in such an accesible way that anyone can understand and appreciate the knowledge, wisdown and possibilities within these pages. What's most fascinanting to me is Brian's exploration of the power of emotions in the mind-body connection-that whether you are listening or not, your body is always trying to tell you sometthing. --Mary Castillo, Former Tennis Professional, Sportscaster

About the Author

Brian Hainline, M.D. is a neurologist who also serves as the Chief Medical Officer of the US Open Tennis Championships. Brian has authored numerous articles, chapters and books, and he lectures widely about back and spine disorders. He treats patients ranging from world-class athletes to sedentary laypeople. Brian lives with his wife, three children and tennis rackets.

Product Details

• Paperback: 236 pages
• Publisher: Medicus Press; 1 edition (March 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978772709
• ISBN-13: 978-0978772703
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,050,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent. Well-written. Informative., May 16, 2007

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Rina Caprarella, MD "Rina Caprarella, MD" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Back Pain Understood: A Cutting-edge Approach to Healing Your Back (Paperback)

This book is a great resource not only for patients, but also for physicians and clinicians who need to better understand the complexities of back pain. The illustrations are outstanding, and the discussions about anatomy, the meaning of pain, treatment approaches and the different back syndromes are interesting, informative and easy to follow. Dr. Hainline's insight into the mind-body is eye opening, and the many patient case reports remind us of how difficult and gratifying it can be to take a journey through pain.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Resource for Patients and Doctors, May 23, 2007

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This review is from: Back Pain Understood: A Cutting-edge Approach to Healing Your Back (Paperback)

Extremely well-written, informative and thoughtful approach to a common problem. Dr Hainline's extensive experience in caring for individuals with back pain shines through in this very approachable review. The figures are outstanding and the common sense approach to many problems makes this the best overall guidebook for patients to better understand why they have pain and how to get better. In addition to many of the standard ("white bread") books that summarize the diagnosis and treatment of different back pain syndromes, this book offers truly new insights that can really help people.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a book that actually helps the reader, June 14, 2007

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Karen Santos (Bellerose, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back Pain Understood: A Cutting-edge Approach to Healing Your Back (Paperback)

Dr. Hainline's book is a gift to anyone who suffers from pain, actually any type of pain. The connections that he makes between our minds and bodies reveal how we can help ourselves heal. He shows how the patient is an active partitipant in their own recovery. I felt, while reading, he wrote this book to me personally. I still continue to pick up the book to refresh myself on how I can continue to help myself. Thank you, Dr. Hainline, for a wonderful book.