Learn how to self treat chronic lower back pain easily and safely with this fully illustrated, instructional, low impact, pain-safe, exercise guide long term. The majority of cases of chronic lower back pain are either directly related to, or worsened by specific muscle weaknesses and imbalances. This specifically designed guide carefully teaches the correct methods to move, train and strengthen your body to properly relieve back pain. It uses non-surgical, non-medicinal, and safe methods for all ages and difficulties. It will help with your current pain, to prevent the return of pain, and to reduce your dependency on medication and surgery. IMPORTANT NOTE: You will relieve your pain as you learn a series of short and effective exercises. The exercises will teach you how to treat and recondition several misunderstood and neglected areas of the lower back, hips and legs that can lead to lower back pain. The Low Back Pain Program demonstrates effective, very low-risk exercises, stretches and movements to treat and prevent: lower back pain, backache, back spasms and more, long term with a careful, concise, 'at home' guide. This book contains 45 important exercises, over 170 detailed illustrations, 3 treatment and conditioning levels, 1 maintenance level and 4 progress charts. The exercises condition and restore proper mobility and function for your lower back, hips, legs and pelvis, allowing painful areas time to heal and recover. The guide begins with 13 'Limited Mobility Exercises' to improve your flexibility and address your stiffness and tightness that contribute to and worsen lower back pain. 19 'Progressive Exercises' then, stimulate, develop and strengthen the muscles and joints necessary to protect the lower back from pain. 13 'Challenging Exercises' are then taught to reinforce, correct and re-educate the muscles and joints to move and operate functionally and effectively to prevent recurrence of lower back pain. Upon completion of these exercises, 11 simple 'Maintenance Exercises' selected can then be seamlessly used throughout your daily routine as needed to keep your muscles optimally conditioned to protect your lower back from imbalances and pain. These exercises are founded on the methods of exercise therapy, physiotherapy, and lower back pain and injury rehabilitation. They are intended for home use and can be performed at the users convenience and comfort level. A family doctor's consent is advised prior to starting this program. This guide provides those in pain, a much needed alternative to popular exercises and stretches that are recommended but still do not resolve the cause of the pain. This guide will benefit the user throughout their life as their physical needs change with age and lifestyle. If you are suffering from acute or chronic low back pain and are not sure how to resolve it, this exercise plan can help you. Many issues related to back pain are a result of muscular and joint imbalances that can be self-corrected through specific movements and exercises. Learn some of the major causes of lower back pain, book details and how to provide relief at home long term. For more information and some exercise examples, go to www.lowbackpainprogram.com. "A very comprehensive, practical and step by step guide. You've given me hope that relief is possible, and that I can heal. I feel ready to start the program now that I have this helpful guide." - C.N. Aurora "Excellent read!...the ideas here apply to several forms of chronic pain, in my case hip pain. Simple, easy to understand steps that have made a huge difference in pain management and improving quality of life - thank you." - R.S. Newmarket

In this volume, world authorities on spinal surgery from the fields of Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Neuroscience present current data on the basic science and clinical management of the unstable spine. Unique to this book: a frank presentation of controversies in the field.

Ease and prevent back pain with low-impact workouts that strengthen and heal Discover how you can use exercise to more effectively manage your back pain. This comprehensive guide provides critical information about back pain causes and treatments as well as several holistic workout programs designed to accommodate a variety of unique needs. You only need about 20 minutes a day to start helping your back, and this plan will show you the way. The Back Relief Plan features: Back pain facts—Learn about the causes of back pain, the various medical interventions available to you, and lifestyle changes that can help you take care of your back and avoid worsening pain. Exercise plans—Discover a range of simple workout routines, from gentle to advanced, that combine stretching, cardio, and core strengthening. Workout guides—Keep your workout safe and effective with illustrated, step-by-step instructions, as well as handy tips for properly performing each exercise. Get the practical pain solutions you need from the Back Relief Plan.

"Nationally renowned yoga therapist Robin Rothenberg designed 'The Essential Low Back Program' for everyone, regardless of body type or previous yoga experience. The program consists of five developmental yoga practices which are thoroughly explained and illustrated in the accompanying booklet. Each practice lays the foundation for the next and is progressively more challenging. You can use the CDs and book separately or in conjunction with each other for ease of learning ... [Robin's] explicit explanations take the guesswork out of finding the appropriate body positions and provide a safe way to learn to relax, stretch and strengthen your back"--Information provided by publisher.

This second edition of 'Low Back Disorders' provides research information on low back problems and shows readers how to interpret the data for clinical applications.

How I Reversed My Severe, Low Back Pain in Only Three Weeks, without Surgery, Physical Therapy, or Pain Pills When back pain strikes, it can ruin your life. Reaching for painkillers and going the bed rest route can be ineffective and even dangerous for your health. Hi, I'm Morgan, and for 18 years, I've been massaging clients who are dealing with low back pain. But when the tables were turned, and I was the one who injured my back... it wasn't massage that healed my low back pain... instead, it was a series of highly targeted exercises! Inspired by my experience with reversing my severe low back pain, and fueled by a vibrant enthusiasm to share these exercise routines with anyone who has back pain, I began to passionately research how to quickly cure back pain at home. I learned a wealth of information. In The Essential Lower Back Pain Exercise Guide, you'll learn about my 21-Day, Low Back Pain Relief Program that anyone can use to eliminate low back pain, reverse bad posture, and get better sleep. You'll also learn these important concepts to help change your life. How to stand correctly in six moves. How to sit correctly in eight moves. A 15-minute, doctor-recommended back pain relief exercise routine. Six foam-rolling moves to conquer back pain. A 90-second, tennis-ball method for low back pain relief. A 6-minute emergency treatment that's safe for herniated and bulging discs. Seven exercises to prevent future back spasms and herniated discs. Seven resistance-band exercises for low back pain. Four moves to do before you roll out of bed. Plus much, much more. If you can make time to do a daily 15- to 30-minute back pain relief exercise routine, you'll soon be on your way to feeling good again. It's essential to feel your best to make the most of every day. Let me show you how!