Treat Your Back Without Surgery

About the Book: Treat Your Back without Surgery Live a life free of back and neck problems with this handyfitness manual. Most of us have suffered from back and/or neck pain at somepoint in our lives. When the going gets tough, surgery andexpensive healthcare seem to be the only options. But are they? Treat Your Back without Surgery provides proven exerciseprograms and natural healing techniques that will allow readers toself-diagnose back problems, relieve pain and prevent itsrecurrence. The authors also provide insight on mainstreamprofessional remedies, such as physical therapy, chiropractic andthe use of lumbar corsets. This book discusses: habits that lead to back and neck pain, theright way to sleep, the differences between strains and sprains,nonsurgical cures such as metals and magnets, the treatment ofdegenerative disk diseases, how to diagnose yourself accurately,and when and why you should see a doctor. About the Authors: Stephen Hochschuler, Bob Reznik Stephen Hochschuler, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeonwho specializes in spine surgery. A cofounder and the currentChairman of the Texas Back Institute, he is also the author of Back in Shape , a book for back pain sufferers. Bob Reznik, MBA, is the co-author of Knee Pain: The Self-Help Guide and the editor of Back in Shap e. His company, Prizm Development, works withhealthcare providers around the United States to developconsumer-friendly centres of excellence.