High Heels to Hormones: A Woman's Guide to Spine Care [Paperback]

Christina Lasich (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 14, 2008

Christina Lasich, MD, has created a book that is very comprehensive yet brief and easy to understand. There are many drawings that are humorous but emphasize important concepts that will be easy to visualize and remember. Overall, this is an excellent self-care guide for anyone with neck or back pain, but it is especially written for women.-James B. Reynolds, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Chairman and Program Director of SpineCare Medical GroupWith all the medical concerns facing women today, a healthier spine might not be at the top of your list-but it should. Back and neck pain interferes with many women's busy lives, and but a remedy for it is easier than you might think. Christina Lasich, MD, draws on her many years of experience as a spine rehabilitation specialist to bring you High Heels to Hormones: A Woman's Guide to Spine Care. Through hilarious cartoons and short, easy-to-read, informative text, Dr. Lasich shows you how important good spinal health is to your overall well-being.Women of every size, shape, and age will benefit from Dr. Lasich's sound, proven advice. Say goodbye to your sore neck and aching back and hello to a stronger, healthier spine!

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About the Author

As an award-winning graduate from the University of California at Davis School of Medicine, Christina Lasich, MD, draws her expertise from years of experience as a solo practitioner in the field of spine rehabilitation. She resides in her hometown with her husband on Brown Dog Ranch.

Product Details

• Paperback: 122 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse; 1 edition (April 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595468918
• ISBN-13: 978-0595468911
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,073,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some VERY Interesting stuff here!, May 26, 2008

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Michelle Alberigi McKenzie "Owner McKenzie Bo... (Grass Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High Heels to Hormones: A Woman's Guide to Spine Care (Paperback)

I really enjoyed acting as an editor on this book. I learned so much!

Christy Lasich, MD, is a smart and compassionate doctor who, as a spine specialist, helps people with their back problems. (She's also quite funny!)

Here's an bit from the book:

"Why do so many women have neck pain? One reason is that women are more susceptible to whiplash injuries. Our vulnerability is not because we are weak and emotional; our vulnerability is actually due to basic structural differences. The primary structures injured during a snapping of the neck are the small joints, called the facet joints. These joints are held together by ligaments and protected by cartilage sandwiched between the bones. The facet joints of women move more during whiplash then do men's, possibly due to the fact that our ligaments are naturally looser (see Baby Machine Section)."

Did you know that? I didn't. This is a fun and highly informative book. If you have back issues (and most of us do) you'll certainly learn some tricks to save your back.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High Heels to Hormones, May 25, 2008

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This review is from: High Heels to Hormones: A Woman's Guide to Spine Care (Paperback)

This was a quick-read with concise, professional advice I found useful for my neck and lower back pain. The author hit home with me about cervical spine pain being directly related to "Shyness," (a page title in her book). This is a good book for women of all ages to read because of the preventative care content as well as the self-help for women who already have spinal pain.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide to caring for your spine, July 25, 2008

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Christina Lockstein "Christy's Book Blog" (Oconto Falls, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High Heels to Hormones: A Woman's Guide to Spine Care (Paperback)

I had no idea that spine care and problems could differ by gender, but according to Dr. Christina Lasich, woman got the short end of the stick when it comes to cartilage, and there are several things that we do to hurt our spines. High heels and poorly fitting bras are bad. Drinking milk and armrests on chairs are good. Lasich writes in a chatty straight forward manner making the book an interesting and easy read. She covers each of the major areas of the spine and how they are damaged. Who knew that bending at the waist instead of squatting made our butt muscles weak which in turn can cause back pain? I found myself tightening my stomach and gluts while reading. She includes easy exercises at the end of each chapter to improve back strength and health. The cartoons that accompany each page are amateurish and how they relate to the context isn't always clear.