Healing Back
A practical approach to healing common back ailments
- Publisher
- McArthur & Company
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2008
- Category
- General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781552786963
- Publish Date
- Feb 2008
- List Price
- $29.95
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Description
Whether you are one of the few fortunate people who have never experienced a back problem, or one of the millions who have a spine-related ailment, HEALING BACK may be the only guide you need to help you:- Create the best possible conditions to facilitate the body’s powerful healing processes- Understand how good posture and body moves promote pain-free functioning- Integrate simple stretching, strengthening and healing exercises into daily life to acquire or maintain a healthy back- Better comprehend the problem of pain and be able to choose wisely from a wide range of coping strategies.You’ll also find information on diagnostic techniques and treatments, including alternative practices such as acupuncture and shiatsu massage. There are useful sections on every type of treatment from conventional surgery to powerful mind and body techniques.Offering a wealth of information, this highly practical book equips you to take an active part in the care of your back. As such, it is an essential therapeutic resource.
About the author
Stella Weller trained as a State Registered Nurse in London. She now lives in Canada where, for more than fifteen years, she worked in the field of Psychiatry, caring for clients with a wide range of stress-related ailments. Stella studied Hatha Yoga and is now an instructor. She has published a large number of books including THE BETTER BACK BOOK and HEALING YOGA.