The Sciatica Relief Handbook (Paperback)

~ (Author), Dr. Mary Ann Castor (Foreword) "We're talking about sciatica pain here..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"I enjoyed your book! It is helping me a lot. I'm 88 years old and am feeling better." -- CC - Eastchester, NY

"The book is terrific. The facts, the exercises, alternative methods of treatment- all are so valuable. Thanks for the book." -- ED - Staten Island, NY

"With so much important information, I had no idea there were so many ways that I could help myself." -- LR - Torrance, CA

Product Description

Contains the latest information on Sciatica - what causes symtoms, how to best treat them and ways to prevent future problems. Book gives specific facts on all-natural alternative and medical treatments for fast and lasting relief without the use of drugs.

Book is written in easy to understand language and contains numerous illustrations for recommended exercises.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 261 pages
• Publisher: United Research Publishers (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887053093
• ISBN-13: 978-1887053099
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #202,687 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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90 of 93 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book available on the subject for the general reader!, March 3, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

The Sciatica Relief Handbook is one of the best back books on the market: it not only includes the usual survey of symptoms and how to treat them, but provides a host of facts on the latest alternative and medical treatments, which work and which don't, which symptoms to be especially concerned about, and more. Can traction help? What about physical therapy? What can be done at home? All these questions and more are covered using simple explanations.

54 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Buy this one, but there is a better book..., June 27, 2003

By	margaret costakis (Grosse Pointe Shores, MI United States) - See all my reviews

Let me start off by saying thanks to DLEAKELLER who wrote the review that says - try Dr. Sarno's book on healing back pain. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! If it wasn't for your review I would never have looked at the book seriously.
I had sciatica pretty bad for 1 and 1/2 years. I found some relief from taking 4 ibuprofens once or twice a day (for months), but didn't want to live that way. My local MD quickly diagnosed sciatica with the straight leg lift test - steroids and PT didn't help. The chiropractor managed to move the pain after my first visit (Sarno's book talks about this) - it turned into what felt like electric shocks running down my leg while laying on a bench for some weight lifting and I thought that was a big improvement! He disagreed. Finally I got so desperate I did some online research and ended up here in Amazon. Searched for sciatica, and bought 3 books. Fishman's book and Cunningham's book were pretty standard fare. You know, strengthen your back, do these exercises, don't bend your back while lifting, blah, blah, blah.
Luckily for me, someone else was kind enough to share their knowledge by mentioning Sarno's book in their review of the Cunningham book. I had noticed Sarno's book in the ads off to the side and immediately ignored it. Come on, how can your mind heal your back! Despite the hokey, holistic sounding description, this BOOK CURED ME!! I know, it sounds crazy. Read some of the 213 REVIEWS on the book. I'll just be repeating what most of them have to say. I read the book and I was a classic example (as are probably the vast majority of middle aged, pretty normal/responsible folks with kids, jobs, etc who also have a bit too much emotional stress which can manifest itself as sciatica).
My improvements were dramatic and fast! Within a few days my pain was greatly diminished. Within 4-6 weeks it was 100% gone and I am back doing the rigorous sports I love - weightlifting, handball, tennis, raquetball, snowboarding, windsurfing, skimboarding, catamaran sailing, etc. Hey, I'm not 20 years old either - 50 is pretty close now.
If you have sciatica you owe yourself the risk of spending a few bucks on Sarno's book on healing back pain. Unfortunately, you won't find the technique in this book.
You won't be disappointed.

55 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple to read packed with relief-giving information, February 5, 1999

By A Customer

This book is a pleasure to read--uses understandable terms--which makes it easy and even fun to read and gain useful facts. One of the above reviews is critical of the simple, easy-to-understand way the book communicates with the reader. Some authors try to impress you with their "extensive vocabulary" rather than really try to inform the reader. The book reveals the causes of sciatica, the various natural, alternative and medical remedies available--and how to avoid flare-ups. The book is well worth the money. I personally have found welcome relief from my sciatica pain following just one of the tips covered in this easy-to-read book.