The Pain-Free Back : 6 Simple Steps to End Pain and Reclaim Your Active Life
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Four out of five adult Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives-it's the nation's third most common reason for surgery, the number-one occupational hazard, and the most prevalent cause of disability in men and women under age forty-five. Whether it results from injury, osteoporosis, or an unusually intense weekend golf game, back pain is a common cause of serious discomfort or even debilitation. Dr. Harris H. McIlwain has devoted his career to bringing relief to sufferers of back pain and arthritis; in The Pain-Free Back, he reveals his six-step program for achieving and maintaining a healthy back. Nearly all of this pain can be controlled without surgery, and McIlwain addresses every aspect of this process, including - exercises to strengthen your back - lifestyle changes that reduce the stress on your back - touch therapies for soothing various types of back pain - tips for maintaining a healthy weight on a back-friendly diet - complementary and alternative medicines that will ease your pain naturally This comprehensive guide diagnoses and explains back pain; more important, it shows you how to eliminate it without expensive medical procedures. Anyone who experiences back pain will find this an indispensable aid to recovering a full and active life.
About the Author
Harris H. McIlwain, M.D., a board-certified rheumatologist, is the founder of the Tampa Medical Group and the author of twenty books. He lives in Temple Terrace, Florida.
Debra Fulghum Bruce, M.S., has written more than 2,500 articles and sixty-five books on various health topics. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Pain-Free Back: 6 Simple Steps to End Pain and Reclaim Your Active Life,Harris H. McIlwain,Debra Fulghum Bruce,Owl Books,0805073264,Back,Backache,Care and hygiene,Consumer Health,Health & Fitness,Health/Fitness,Homeopathy,Pain Management,Physical Impairments,Popular works,Treatment,Health & Fitness / General
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