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Sciatica Solutions: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Cure of Spinal and Piriformis Problems

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Summary: There are not many books out there that deal strictly with sciatica issues. Of the few I've seen, this is clearly the most comprehensive and informative. While it comes up short on a few areas, it's a good read if sciatica pain is a part of your life.

I found this to be a helpful compendium of information, resources and techniques to deal with sciatica pain. It's heavy on the "why" issue, discussing at length the several factors that cause sciatica pain. It also provides a wealth of information concerning piriformis issues, a topic that is not discussed nearly as often as a causative factor (versus disc and spinal-based causes).

The second half of the book deals with controlling and curing sciatic problems. This was a bit of a disappointment for me, since I was expecting more "self-help" tools such as exercises and stretches that can help alleviate sciatica pain. There are some provided, but it's not nearly as much as I had hoped for. On the plus side, each exercise is described as to whether it is effective for a spinal-type issue or a piriformis issue. But, they are sparsely illustrated, mainly using text to describe something that clearly would benefit from a good series of illustrations.

Much of the control and cure portion of the book is dedicated to the various techniques used to control sciatica pain, such as physical therapy, medications, surgery and many others. It's good information, but with so many areas/techniques to cover, none are dealt with in as much detail as I would have wanted.

The overall writing style is clear, and there are many, many references cited for additional research.

It's a decent book if you're a sciatica pain sufferer (as I am). But, I found it to be a good book to check out from the library rather than purchase (unless you can get it used for a very low price). There's not much in the book that I wanted to refer to again and again to make it worth purchasing.

When I reviewed the book options on Siatica, this was the only one that mentioned Siatica goes away sometimes. That led me to hope and indeed, it is going away, albeit slowly. There was also a test one can do alone to determine if there is disc damage. Very helpful.

I cannot believe that there is such a thorough, such a complete book on the subject of Sciatica but here it is. This book touches on any and all questions one would have on this condition from what Sciatica is, what might cause this condition ( there are many ), to treatments of this sometimes debilitating problem and much, much more. I am a Podiatrist and I highly recommend this for a necessary read for I too suffer severely from this Malady and it has helped me understand my condition as well as put me in the direction of a treatment that I feel comfortable with.

Excellent, informative book. The authors explain many different causes of sciatica and is easy to understand. They also explain many treatment options. The author seems very knowledgable on the subject. The book was definitely worth the money.

I bought this book about the same time as the book The Sciatica Relief Handbook. Pretty similar with basic discussions of the ailment along with exercises. A good read ,but not much new here. It was worth buying.

Sciatica Solutions: Diagnosis, Treatment and Cure of Spinal and Piriformis Problems may sound technical but it's medical knowledge is most accessible to lay readers, making it a top pick for public libraries because of its ease of reference and because back problems are one of the most common medical conditions affecting the general population. Chapters cover symptoms, the neurology involved in the range of complaints sciatica shows, and identify seven primary causes, differentiating it from its related piriformis problems and surveying the treatment for both. Dr. Fishman holds some thirty years of clinical experience including alternative medicine, so his SCIATICA SOLUTIONS embraces the best of both worlds, making it a top pick for libraries seeking a comprehensive yet easy reference.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

THIS BOOK IS TOTAL CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS BOOK IS FOR DOCTOR'S ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

VERY FEW,(AND FIRST GRADE DRAWING OF EXERCISES) I WOULD NOT GIVE THIS BOOK TO A DOG THAT I DIDN'T LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't waste your money.

Typical book on this subject. Nothing noteworthy.

Moreover writing style is poor is tough to follow