Treat Your Own Back by Robin A. McKenzie
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Book Reviews of Treat Your Own Back
Book Review: Relief at Last!
Summary: 5 Stars
My rheumatologist recommended I read and follow this book before he refers me to a physical therapist. I have arthritis in my spine, degenerative disks, scoliosis. I also have a confirmed diagonosis of fibromyalgia complex, with myofascial pain syndrome. After having to cease taking ibuprofen because of reflux disorder, the problems in my back began to surface, big time. Visits to an osteopath for "manipulation" brought only temporary relief, often only for 24 hours or so.I received "Treat Your Own Back" the afternoon following the worst night of my life - a really bad flare-up of all the above problems. I began with the First Aid page - following the instructions to the last period, including repeating the exercises every couple of hours. I slept very well that night, and altho it took another three days to obtain significant relief (meaning I didn't have to walk with a cane), the pain did centralize and became very manageable with the prescribed pain relievers. I am totally impressed!
I am an artist who has had to re-think all my methods for producing my art, including standing at an easel or counter to paint or sculpt. Exercise #4 has been a god-send for preventing back problems and re-alignment following an art session.
Obviously, the problems in my back are the kind that "Treat Your Own Back" can resolve. I would recommend using this book with your physician's knowledge and understanding of the exercises.
Book Review: THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THIS BOOK...
Summary: 5 Stars
After about 15 pages into this book, it hit me like a ton of bricks. No matter what you do, or what renowned specialist you see, if you don't understand why you have pain - you will not permanently lessen the pain or get rid of it all together.
The first half of this book is a gold mine. It tells you why you have pain, in other words it explains the mechanics of your back and what causes pain. I spent 14 months in Physical Therapy with a herniated disk. Until my Therapist suggested this book (God Bless him for doing so), I really had no idea what I was doing or how to 'really' correct it. After I read this book twice, I was able to use the simple excercises EFFECTIVELY. After three weeks I was able to have periods of 15 to 30 minutes without PAIN. This was a breakthrough for me, as I was wearing my Tens unit 24hrs a day and taking pain pills and muscle relaxers.
It has been almost two years, and I wasn't able to permanently remove the pain or fix the herniated disk by Physical Therapy or through Pain Management (7 epidurals in 12 months). I just had surgery a week ago. I cannot wait till my Neurosurgeon lets me start my Therapy. When I am walking into the Therapy office for my first appointment, you can bet that this book will be in my hand.
This has to be the best ten dollar investment I have ever made...
Book Review: FREE AT LAST (OF PAIN ANYWAY)
Summary: 5 Stars
IN THE FALL OF 2001 I WAS BED RIDDEN FOR 3 WEEKS WITH ACUTE SCIATICA. THE PAIN HAD GOTTEN PROGRESSIVLY WORSE OVER 6 MONTHS UNTIL ONE DAY I JUST COULDNT GET OUT OF BED. I LITERALLY CRAWLED TO BATHROOM. I WENT TO A CLINIC AND GOT A SHOT FOR PAIN AND SOME PAIN KILLERS BUT THE PAIN WAS OVERWHELMING.I WENT TO A CHIROPRACTOR TO NO AVAIL (HE SEEMED TO MAKE IT HURT MORE) I CALLED AN ACCUPUNCTURIST. I WOULD HAVE DONE ANYTHING TO STOP THE PAIN. I HAD MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE AN ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR BUT THEY WOULDNT SEE ME FOR 3 WEEKS. ANYONE WHO HAS GONE THROUGH THIS TYPE OF PAIN KNOWS WHAT MISERY IS. I ASKED THE NURSE AT THE ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR'S OFFICE WHAT I COULD DO AND SHE RECOMMENDED ROBIN McKENSIE'S "TREAT YOUR OWN BACK" . THAT NURSE WAS MY ANGEL OF MERCY. MY WIFE WENT AND GOT THE BOOK AND I STARTED SLOWLY DOING THE EXERCISES. I HAD BEEN MISERABLE FOR MONTHS AND WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS THE PAIN WAS TOLERABLE AND WITHIN A FEW MONTHS I WAS PAIN FREE. IT HAS BEEN 5 YEARS NOW AND I STILL DO THE EXERCISES AND ENJOY AN ACTIVE LIFE OF TENNIS AND GOLF ABSOLUTLY PAIN FREE. YOU CAN TREAT YOUR OWN BACK AND I AGREE WITH ONE OF THE OTHER REVIEWERS. THIS BOOK SHOULD BE A MUST PRESCRIPTION FROM EVERY ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR. ( BUT THEN THEY WOULDNT BE ABLE TO PLY YOU WITH PHARMACEUTICALS)
Book Review: This Book Really Works!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had lower back pain since childbirth over 30 years ago. Occasionally I'd twist or turn the wrong way, and my back would go "out" for no apparent reason. Like many folks, I've tried all kinds of remedies from muscle relaxers to chiropractors, all with about the same amount of moderate success.My doctor recommended this book to me a couple of years ago. I read it through and followed the instructions to determine what kind of pain I was having, then did the exercises as instructed. Within 2 days I was almost back to normal. Within a week I was pain-free. After you're pain-free, in order to stay flexible and avoid these little mishaps the author recommends you do some of the stretching exercises regularly. I did them for a while, but after a few months I was back to my usual busy schedule, with no time to spare. Last week I bent down to pick something up, and my back went "out" again. I got the book out and started the exercises immediately. I only missed one day from work, and was pain-free within just a few days. This time I'm going to figure out a way to schedule some stretching exercises or yoga into my daily schedule. This book is a godsend!
Book Review: Author of self-help book gives McKenzie book to patients.
Summary: 5 Stars
"I first became acquainted with McKenzie's Treat Your Own Back in 1984 when, as a practicing dentist, I was completely incapacitated with low back pain and sciatica and unable to work. This easy to understand book enabled me to get well and remain well to this day. As a dentist who treats TMJ Disorder, I have recommended this book to hundreds of my patients. Why? Because people who suffer from TMJ Disorder (also called TMD) must understand that proper body alignment, posture and specific exercises are an essential part of their treatment plan. In my recently published book, Taking Control of TMJ: Your Total Wellness Program for Recovering from Temporomandibular Joint Pain, Whiplash, Fibromyalgia and Related Disorders, MeKenzie's work is emphasized. I continue to give copies of Treat Your Own Back to friends and patients who are suffering the crippling effects of low back pain. A friend who recently had suffered back pain and sciatica for weeks sums it up so well:"It's just like magic; relief was almost immediate, in three days I was totally without pain."