Treat Your Back Without Surgery: The Best Nonsurgical Alternatives for Eliminating Back and Neck Pain, Fully Updated Second Edition [Paperback]

M.D. Stephen Hochschuler (Author), M.B.A. Bob Reznik (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2002

Treat Your Back Without Surgery is based on the acclaimed Texas Back Institute’s successful nonsurgical treatments for back injuries. Providing proven exercises and natural healing techniques, this book helps readers diagnose back problems and relieve pain noninvasively. Also included are black-and-white photos, illustrations, back surgery benefits and risks, and an updated resource section.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Hunter House; 2nd edition (June 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897933729
• ISBN-13: 978-0897933728
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #19 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Aging > Back Pain
  • #82 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Aging > Chronic Pain

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60 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My back problems solved, April 12, 2005

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James Ducatelli "The Duke" (McKinney, Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Treat Your Back Without Surgery: The Best Nonsurgical Alternatives for Eliminating Back and Neck Pain, Fully Updated Second Edition (Paperback)

This book is an easy-to-read overview of back problems that actually helped me tremendously! I have been dealing with back pain for the past several years and visited many doctors, specialists and physical therapists as well as trying many of the "alternative" treatments such as massage, herbs, supplements, glucosamine, chiropractors, liniments and yes even drugs such as Vioxx and Celebrex with minor improvement, but never a long-term cure. I was pleased that this book provides many back-strengthening exercises with easy-to-follow photos and directions. I am very glad I read this book and highly recommend it as it has provided me my first long-term relief in years. Happy reading.

46 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent balance, April 14, 2005

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Robert M. Lewkovich (Atlanta, Ga) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Treat Your Back Without Surgery: The Best Nonsurgical Alternatives for Eliminating Back and Neck Pain, Fully Updated Second Edition (Paperback)

What I appreciated most about this book was it's balanced approach to treating back
and neck pain. Having recently taken up golf, which aggravated a prior back problem,
I read this book to get an understanding of my treatment options. This book provides
excellent coverage of both surgical and non-surgical options as well as, what I found
very interesting, how the mind can influence back pain. I especially liked the exercises
to strengthen the back which I now do as part of my exercise regimen. I'd give this
book five stars for presenting a good even picture of treatment alternatives, many of
which I hadn't really considered.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buldging disc resolved, August 22, 2008

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K. Thompson "Snowlizard" (South Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Treat Your Back Without Surgery: The Best Nonsurgical Alternatives for Eliminating Back and Neck Pain, Fully Updated Second Edition (Paperback)

I was injured in ski accident a couple of years ago. Chiropractor's xrays indicated that I had 2 bulging discs. After a few treatments with Chiroprator and no relief, I went to physical therapist who recommended this book. Pain was beginning to radiate to my right leg and I was willing to try anything to avoid surgery. After a few days of doing the exercises, I experienced, just as the book indicated, the discs returning to position. Pain in leg was completely gone immediately. My back was a little tender for a day, but then pain was gone and I've had no further problems. Terrific book and certainly worth trying before undergoing back surgery. kt