Treat Your Own Back [Paperback]

Robin A. McKenzie (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0958269238 | ISBN-13: 978-0958269230 | Publication Date: July 1, 2006 | Edition: 8th

Product Description Help yourself to a pain-free back. This easy-to-follow book presents over 100 pages of education and clinically-proven exercises. The simple and effective self-help exercises in Robin McKenzie's Treat Your Own Back have helped thousands worldwide find relief from common low back and neck pain. This book helps you understand the causes and treatments, along with a system of exercises that can help you relieve pain and prevent recurrence From the Publisher Now in its seventh edition, Robin McKenzie's patient book has probably helped more patients achieve freedom from back pain than any other publication. The McKenzie Method is a conservative treatment protocol that provides daily changes to patient posture, ergonomics and exercises. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products; 8th edition (July 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0958269238
• ISBN-13: 978-0958269230
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,523 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Aging > Back Pain
  • #92 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Aging > Chronic Pain

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It worked for me when nothing else did, June 3, 2007

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Lorraine C. Ladish "Published author" (Naples, FL. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Treat Your Own Back (Paperback)

I was given this book by a physical therapist after I was diagnosed with a bulging disk. The pain was excruciating for several months, and I had to stop running and even driving long distances. Tried painkillers (they put me to sleep), cortisone shots (worked for a couple days but was worse as that only treated the symptom), and when a doctor told me I had to accept my pain as chronic, I refused to believe him. I refused more shots or medication and continued the exercises detailed in the book several times a day for months ... until one day I realized I was actually pain free! I'm 43, in good shape, and I am running again, dancing and sometimes wear high heels. The book seems to be controversial, but it worked for me when nothing else did!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Went from crawling to Walking in three weeks, February 25, 2007

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Gypsy Tejas "Gypsy T" (Idaho) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Treat Your Own Back (Paperback)

Purchased for a friend who was nearly suicidal with pain after injuring her back. Countless trips to Doctors and MRIs did nothing and she was living on pain pills. Well I bought her this book. She began the exercises and was walking and generally feeling better in three weeks. She continues the program and continues to show progress. It literally saved her life.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Book is good, but be warned, July 24, 2008

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Shelley M. Mooar "otrl" (south) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Treat Your Own Back (Paperback)

The book does clearly state that for some people..the extension position might be harmful. That was the case for me. While I ended up on crutches (for the first time due to severe increased pain) I do not blame the book. Just be extremely careful. When I began...I actually felt some relief WHILE in extension at the start, but it would hurt worse as time spent in the position increased. And I hurt worse when I got up. So...it only took about 3 times of that before I became non-amb. w/o crutches. Then it took perhaps 6 mo. with the help of a good chiro. (traction, ultrasound and manipulation at 1x week) before I was out of pain. It's been 2 years since that incident and I've not had any diffficulty since. I totally avoid any extension positions beyond that which occur naturally in walking (even freestyle swimming puts noticible pressure on my LB due to the extension of bouyancy. Back stroke and floating are OK).

Best wishes and prayers to anyone combatting back pain. I'm a fairly strong and positive person. But after being in chronic pain for several months with difficulty and pain in EVERYTHING I did, including breathing, I fully understand the severe depression and mounting hopelessness chronic pain brings. When I began to have thoughts that living like that would be impossible, in spite of having young daughters, a great husband and great job...I became very scared.

Keep searching for an answer. I went through 3 chiropractors and much time before I found the right one. Keep your faith, keep your resolve, keep on praying and keep on trying.

Shelley M.