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Outwitting Back Pain: Why Your Lower Back Hurts and How to Make It Stop

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I have read a lot on back pain, including books that try very hard to convince you that you never need surgery for any kind of back pain problem. Well, this book is a lot more honest. This doctor tells it like it is. Some back problems will only go away if you have surgery. Other problems, you can fix with exericise and sometimes lifestyle changes. I love the drawings for the exercises!! And the x-rays are really helpful, because you can show them to your doctor and ask intelligent questions. GREAT BOOK!!!

This book is so helpful. The doctor tells you what works - with lists of medicines and home treatments and exercises complete with pictures so you can be sure you're doing it right -- and what DOESN'T work. I tried some of the exercises, and they really work! And he tells you what to expect from your doctor. This is a SUPER HELPFUL book, and if your back has ever hurt, you should read it!

I bought this book for inspiration on how to help my lower back/leg pain from a herniated disc. Instead it pretty much told me that I had no chance to improve without surgery and just surrender. It was a pessimistic book. do not get it....seemed outdated as well....pictures of exercises were confusing.