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This Worldwide Best-Selling Book will Help You Diagnose, Alleviate, Treat and Manage Back Pain Quickly and Effectively
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work and is a leading cause of disability. Patients with lower back pain, upper back pain, and sciatica can benefit from the education and exercises in Treat Your Own Back. This best-selling book has helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide with chronic back pain.
Written by physiotherapist Robin McKenzie, the book provides an understanding of how the spine works, the basics of mechanical back pain and common causes of back pain. It then offers do-it-yourself back pain relief techniques, including postural changes, ergonomics and clinically proven McKenzie Method® exercises.
Color photos and simple step-by-step instructions show you how to perform simple stretches and exercises that can be done just about anywhere to help treat and prevent pain. In addition to this exercise program, you’ll discover when to do the exercises, how to know if you are performing the exercises correctly, what to do when the pain has subsided, and how to prevent recurrence of pain.
In Treat Your Own Back you’ll learn:
Myths about acute back painHow the spine worksThe basics of mechanical back painCommon causes of back pain and how to prevent itHow the McKenzie Method worksSimple stretches and exercise to help treat and prevent back painLifestyle habits to help treat and prevent back painWhat to do when experiencing acute back painHow to avoid and treat the effects of postural stress by improving postureHow to counter the effects of sitting for extended periodsCommon remedies including medications, bed rest and acupuncture
This completely revised and formatted ninth edition landmark patient book includes updated content, new photos and clinically proven McKenzie Method® exercises. It provides a clear understanding of the causes and treatments of persistent back pain.
Written by Robin McKenzie. Illustrated. Softcover; 120 pages.
Published On: 2023-10-02
From the Publisher
Author and McKenzie Method Founder, Robin McKenzie
After discovering a new way to treat back pain, the late Robin McKenzie, a New Zealand physiotherapist, devoted the next 40 years to developing a system of examination and treatment for non-specific spinal mechanical pain. In 1968, Robin and his wife Joy sewed their first lumbar roll at the kitchen table, and in 1980 Robin’s first book Treat Your Own Back was published. Celebrated for his contributions to the physiotherapy profession, Robin is recognized internationally.
Valuable Guides and Resources for Professionals and Patients
Complete with photos, diagrams, and instruction throughout, the Treat Your Own series focuses on improving habits through simple exercises and exploring the causes and treatment of chronic pain. Designed to educate and promote better patient habits, Treat Your Own books are an informative and helpful resource for those who suffer from chronic pain or discomfort.
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Publisher : Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products; 9th edition (January 1, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 120 pages
ISBN-10 : 0987650408
ISBN-13 : 978-0987650405
Reading age : 18 years and up
Item Weight : 8 ounces
Dimensions : 8.25 x 0.38 x 5.88 inches
Reviewer: OppositeLock
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Helped My Lower Back Pain the Very First Day
Review: I am a complete skeptic regarding most self-help health and fitness books. Most seem to either give too much background information to justify why their program is superior to everyone else's, or they are written as an advertisement for being treated by them or buying their equipment and supplements. Not McKenzie. This is a quick read, right to the point, short book that tells you why most lower back pain is caused by poor posture. Usually years of poor posture. It points out that Chiropractic & Osteopathic treatment usually brings only short-term relief. And if you go to them for evaluation, spinal manipulation will usually be recommended because that is what is in their arsenal to treat your back.The book illustrates a few exercises and positions to use to alleviate the problem. And suggests using a lumbar support for sitting and possibly sleeping. (Yes, it does mention that McKenzie has lumbar supports for sale.)I've never had a problem with my back until recently. I started having back and rib pain after an almost 4 hour flight in the exit row of an American Airline plane. I couldn't recline the seat at all and there was zero lumbar support. Quite the oppositeâthe seat back was concave. I am 6' 2" tall and my back was killing me by the time I got off the plane. It was so bad, I went to get a massage for my back at my hotel. It helped, but didn't rid all of the pain. The flight back was better, but I was hurting afterwards.The rib pain actually got worse over the next three weeks. My back was also acting up and hurting at odd times. Then I saw this book. After reading the reviews, I decided to try it.Now I know I've had bad posture most of my life. I slouch when I sit. And I've been sitting at my computer a lot over the past year or so. 12 hrs a day or more. My office chair has almost no lumbar support. It never bothered me before. Nor did slouching in the couch as I watched TV. Now it's agony after less than an hour or so.I read the book and it makes sense. The stretches started to help immediately. I'm doing the simple exercises (which are really stretches) and watching my posture. And my lower back is much better. My rib pain is gone unless I start to slouch again! I use a small pillow for lumbar support (until my proper lumbar support pillows arrive from Amazon). I do the stretches and it helps a lot. It's going to take some time to reverse decades of bad posture, but this book has made a huge difference in relieving my back pain.Wow! I'm skeptical no more. It's not a placebo effect. It actually works for me. Simple to do. Now, I'm trying to make it a habit. Correct posture and stretches every two hours. The pain comes back when I forget and slouch while sittingâotherwise, it's gone.Outstanding! I recommend this book to anyone who has lower back pain. Read it before you decide to go to a Chiropractor. Try the stretches. See if they work for you. It's a whole lot cheaper than a series of manipulations and a lot better than taking muscle relaxants and pain drugs.If it doesn't help then go to the doctors. (McKenzie states this as well.)I am in no way affiliated with McKenzie or his products. Just a person who found pain relief by using his book. I hope it works for you as well as it did for me. This book was the best $25 I've ever spentâexcept maybe for a marriage license.
Reviewer: PeekingTurtle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fixed My Decades Long Back Issue
Review: I've had lower back pain issues since my early 20's. I'm 54 years old now. As I got older the reoccurrences became more frequent and severe. I noticed one day while brushing my hair that I was standing crooked. A friend of mine let me borrow this book. I read every word of it and did the exercises. The "extension in lying" exercise brought IMMEDIATE relief. I couldn't believe it. I continued to do the exercises as detailed and haven't had any serious issues in over 5 years now!One constructive criticism I would give is this book needs a quick reference chart that shows the exercise routine.
Reviewer: SAYI P. MALINENI
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: MCK Method
Review: Very informative guide with photos to treat your own back.
Reviewer: KELLY
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Satisfied customer
Review: Important information to read for personal knowledge.
Reviewer: F1 fan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Have Back Pain? Get This Book.
Review: I have scoliosis and disc herniation. Over the years, I've been having increasingly frequent and more severe back pain. The back pain would trigger migraines. I've seen physiatrists, chiropractors, acupuncturists and physical therapists and none of the treatments offered really helped and a few actually left me feeling worse. A couple of months ago, I was at the point where a few minutes on my feet was causing excruciating lower back pain. I figured I had nothing to lose by trying out this book, which already had excellent reviews.This book is a lifesaver. First of all, it's written in a no-nonsense fashion that's very approachable to the lay person and gets quickly to the point about the causes of back pain. It then describes the importance of correct posture and gives daily stretches and exercises that are easy to follow and provide real relief from back pain. In just weeks, I've gone from barely being able to get around the house to once again being able to spend a few hours on my feet, hike, do yard work and prevent the migraines triggered by back pain. Am I cured yet? No, I can still overdo it and end up with a painful back but I can do a few of the exercises in this book and recover more quickly than ever before. I feel encouraged now that keeping to this regimen will allow me to effectively control the pain and permit me to continue engaging in outdoor activities I enjoy.As far as I'm concerned, "Treat Your Own Back" is worth considerably more than it costs. If you have back pain, please get this book. Thank you, Dr. McKenzie!
Reviewer: Betty A Neumann
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This is a lifesaver if you have back issues
Review: This is a good reset book to help reset your back if you are prone to back pain. This book was recommended by my Physical Therapist to help with degenerative disk disease back pain. It sure beats injections and surgery. Give it a try, do the stretches and exercises regularly and you'll be free of pain in no time!
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Recommended by my doctor. Great information
Reviewer: Robert K.
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Review: Way too much irrelevant fluff and author patting himself on the back.Save your money, search for McKenzie exercises online, you wonât miss anything.
Reviewer: Nasser K. Ghazi
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: The book is excellent - and printed on excellent quality paper.
Reviewer: Lourdes
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Review: Bueno para ilustrar pacientes y repasar el método
Reviewer: Daniel CC
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Esta muy practico y facil de leer ademas da consejos muy faciles de hacer y te enseña tanto en momentos de crisis de dolor como en momentos donde tienes que corregir para ya no tener dolor muy buen libro
Customers say
Customers find the book helpful for back pain and function. They say it's easy to understand, follow, and read. Readers also mention the book is well worth the inexpensive price. They appreciate the illustrations, saying they are helpful as reminders of how to alleviate back pain.
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