Back Pain Remedies for Dummies (Paperback)

by Michael S. Sinel MD (Author), William W. Deardorff PhD (Author) "Unless you find the topic of back pain as exciting as the latest Tom Clancy novel, we're guessing that you or someone you care about..." (more)
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Product Description
Back pain is such a common condition that many doctors and researchers consider the complaint a normal part of life, similar to having an occasional cold or flu. If you are a back pain sufferer, you are not alone:

Back pain affects more than 80 percent of the population at some time during their lifetime.

Back pain is second only to the common cold as a reason for visits to the doctor and it is second only to childbirth as a reason for hospitalization.

Approximately 50 percent of the working population reports back problems every year.

The total medical cost of back pain exceeds 20 billion dollars a year in the United States.

Back Pain Remedies For Dummies takes a holistic approach to back pain prevention and treatment. Exploring the therapeutic options – from conventional medicine to popular alternative treatments – this patient-friendly guide gives you a heads-up on how to relieve pain now and avoid future injuries, plus

Boning up on your spinal column's pieces and parts

Uncovering some conditions that cause back pain

Examining the lineup of doctors who treat what ails your back

Taking your pain lying down – or not

Giving weight to alternative therapies, including yoga, acupuncture, and imagery exercises

Promoting the importance of good posture

Returning to work and play with a healthy outlook

Saying yes to sex after a back injury

As you try to manage your back pain problem and investigate various treatment approaches, you can help yourself by being assured and hopeful that you can remedy your problem. This reliable reference gives you plenty to reason to believe that back pain does get better, and successful treatment is possible. You can expect to find the best treatment for your back problem when you have some understanding of who treats back pain, how he or she treats it, and why using a multidisciplinary approach is important – all of that awaits in Back Pain Remedies For Dummies.

From the Back Cover
"This book may be more helpful than a dozen ‘back specialists’ -- and it won’t keep you waiting!"
— Theodore Goldstein, MD, Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Get your back on track with 17 healthy exercises

Get your options, get a treatment plan, and get the pain under control

If you suffer from back pain, this friendly guide is for you. It explains the causes of back pain in plain English and then walks you through today’s treatment options -- from pain medications and surgery to alternative remedies such as acupuncture and chiropractic. It’s just what you need to get started on the road to recovery.

Praise for Back Pain Remedies For Dummies

"In a clear and concise manner, this book distills the essential information needed to understand back pain basics and treatment alternatives."
-- John L. Reeves II, PhD, past president of The American Pain Society

"The simplest, most easy-to-understand back pain book on the market today, bar none."
-- Allan F. Chino, PhD, ABPP, and Corinne D. Davis, MD

Discover how to:

• Understand what causes back pain
• Evaluate the pros and cons of surgery
• Find relief with alternative therapies
• Prevent reinjury
• Get back to work, play, and sex

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (May 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764551329
• ISBN-13: 978-0764551321
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #154,108 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Advice, Easy-to-Read Format, June 7, 2000

By	"salvorhardin" (Redmond, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This book is laying on the floor next to my bed. Why? I do the exercises every morning, and refer to the chapter to make sure I don't miss any. I do most of the exercises on the floor, so that's where the book lives. It is a part of my life now.

I've suffered from low-grade back pain for years, and learned a lot from this book. I especially like the integrated mind-body approach, the solid, realistic information about the mechanics of the spine, and the practical advice for care and recovery.

I've spoken with a chiropractor and an MD about my back problems, and the advice they gave me is identical to the advice in this book -- and the book was far less expensive.

Unless you were injured, your back took years to get into its current condition, and it will take a while to improve. This book is a first-rate map of the road to recovery.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive, highly informed, and practical approach!, October 4, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Orlando, Florida) - See all my reviews

Drs. Sinel and Deardorff have done it again! Back Pain Remedies for Dummies is at the top of my recommended readings list for patients with back pain problems. Educating pain sufferers about the causes, treatments, and self-help options, this book puts you in charge of pain reduction and prevention. Each chapter is filled with useful information presented in a clear and interesting manner covering everything you need to know about back pain and its treatment. A must read for anyone who has ever been troubled by back pain or who wants to prevent such problems.

Louis F. Damis, Ph.D., ABPP; Fellow, American Academy of Clinical Health Psychology; Florida Hospital Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is the best defense against unneeded surgery., October 12, 1999

By A Customer

As an orthopaedic surgeon, I try everything possible to avoid surgery on back pain patients. This book outlines great strategies to deal with back pain in ways which don't involve surgery. Although operations have their place, every non-surgical option within reason should be explored first. This book is a well-written guide to that process and should be required reading for any patient contemplating surgery for back pain.