Back Trouble: A New Approach to Prevention and Recovery [Paperback]

Deborah Caplan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1987

Easy-to-follow guide can help you overcome back, neck and shoulder pain by turning everyday movements into practical therapy. Based on the Alexander Technique, a medically recognized alternative to ice packs, heat, ultrasound, traction, bed rest, medication, and surgery. Can also help whiplash, sciatica and disc trouble. 200 photos and drawings.

Editorial Reviews

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"I have found a terrific relief from the usual back pain I've had." -- Jim Dine, artist

"The techniques described in this book are remarkably effective in the treatment and prevention of back and neck disorders." -- William P. Burks, M.D., surgeon

About the Author

Deborah Caplan is a physical therapist who specializes in treating patients with back problems. She has successfully applied the Alexander Technique to back care for over thirty years. A founding member of the Center for the Alexander Technique in New York City, she is on the senior faculty of the teacher training program.

Product Details

• Paperback: 201 pages
• Publisher: Triad Pub Co; 1 edition (September 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0937404268
• ISBN-13: 978-0937404263
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #272,121 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Alexander Technique
  • #55 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Aging > Back Pain
  • #70 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Physical Impairments

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, easy to understand book for recouperation, July 1, 1999

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This review is from: Back Trouble: A New Approach to Prevention and Recovery (Paperback)

This book does a great job to educate about how the body functions, with emphasis on helping those with back pain. It is an excellent integration of the Alexander approach with physical therapy to aide in recovery, and better lifetime function.The illustrations are very helpful. As a physical therapist, I recommend this book to all of my patients with Back Trouble.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Save Time and Money by Reading this Book!, April 10, 2008

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Sheila Callahan (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Back Trouble: A New Approach to Prevention and Recovery (Paperback)

I've spent hundreds of dollars on my back pain and if I'd known the simple principles in this excellent book I could have done alot to help myself sooner. This is not a full-blown explanation of the Alexander Technique; it's more like an quick-start guide on how to use it to immediately relieve some of your back pain. I have scoliosis and you would have to go to an Alexander teacher to improve beyond a certain point with that diagnosis. However, applying the principles in this book gave me a new confidence that I could improve my range of movement and reduce my pain. Overall, an excellent investment in back health.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Feel Taller, March 23, 2008

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Eva Sperling - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back Trouble: A New Approach to Prevention and Recovery (Paperback)

Well written, clear, concise. Covers all types of situations in which this method of using your body is helpful. Interesting approach for those who already have a problem and for those who wish to prevent poor posture and all its consequences. The story of Alexander's discovery of this approach is very interesting. Includes many good illustrations.