7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life: How to Rapidly Relieve Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain

First my background: I am 59 years old, and suffered recurring back pain since I was 20 years old... when I stupidly (youthfully?) carried a GM automatic transmission up a flight of stairs, from a basement, and loaded it in a van. When I got back to my destination, I could not get out of the van. Well eventually I did, but needed to lie on my side for a couple of days until the pain subsided.Ever sine then... almost 40 years... I would eventually "go stupid" and not take precautions when lifting or moving something, or maybe, simply bending over to brush my teeth or shave, and my back would "g

I feel a little bad reading these reviews, as it's clear that my neck pain problems were nowhere near as severe as many other people's. However, the pain you feel is real enough for you, and a lifetime of bad posture, excessive reading, and a large head (I admit it) led to frequent neck and shoulder problems. Usually these would flare up after a long day at work bent over the computer, leisurely reading, or exercise. Whether it was bike riding or lifting weights, the "point of least resistance" was my neck and shoulders. I'm writing this review for those of you in that position who are wonderi

The exercises in this book are superb! A while back ago, I hurt my neck by sitting in a non-ergonomic chair. My neck was very stiff, and I could not move it at all. In fact, the pain was so severe I couldn't drive because I couldn't move my head enough to cross an intersection or back out of the driveway. While going to a chiropractor helped some, the treatments were short-lived. I tried going to physical therapy, and believe it or not, some of the exercises they made me do actually made the pain worse. In desperation for pain relief, I ordered this book, and I am so glad I did. I started doin

The McKenzie method was originally recommended to me by a physical therapist during my hospitalization for a back problem. That was nearly 20 years ago. The techniques described in this book, helped me to have a productive work life, and continues to be useful. I return to the practice when I get sloppy managing my back and posture. I highly recommend the contents of this book to anyone struggling with back pain. Read the book carefully and follow the directions carefully. If things are not quickly resolving in the manner described in the book, consult your physician right away. Don’t just jum

I am 23, and am a college student who threw out his neck playing guitar for hours at end as well as studying and I have to admit. (Bending your neck for hours can have a big effect on you) This book has helped me IMMENSELY. Not only did it save me money from having to pay for a chiropractor. Keep in mind that the role of chiropractors is to increase functioning in the body as well as to help with extension. And this book does exactly that.It has helped my neck pain significantly. Though I have just began doing these exercises, the book says that the pain will disappear completely after a certa

First of all, you need to know - you must do the exercises! It's amazing to me how many people WILL. NOT. DO. THE. EXERCISES. If you just read the book it won't work. Duh. I've had the shots, chiropractic, PT, and a surgeon that wanted to fuse my neck and spine. These exercises (and the advice given in this book) work far better for me than anything else I've tried!! The reviews are true.I have better mobility in my neck than I've had in 30 years, this is easy to measure. No more hip - leg- lower back pain. I bend much better, without pain. I have recommended this book (and these exercises) to

This stuff is pretty useful however, here is plenty of good information online for these issues as well. I can't say the neck exercises have helped with my headaches (which was my primary concern when buying the book) but most of the other stretches do help.I also don't particularly care for the lumbar roll or cervical roll that they recommend (McKenzie brand) as the cervical one is too soft to support the neck while sleeping and the lumbar one was too hard to sit comfortably against for long periods of time. Both were returned and I ended up getting the Love Home memory foam lumbar pad and lo

I'm VERY surprised to see the above 1-star rating on this book for the McKenzie Method self-physical therapy because my experiences were incredibly positive:---realigning my pelvis after injuring my left foot's plantar fasciitis stepping on a carpet threshold screw---unknotting my right side neck muscles that caused scalp pain/headaches when trying to sleepBut, of course:1--I followed Robin McKenzie's disclaimer, repeated before every exercise set, to consult a professional MD or physical therapist/chiropractor if the pains are either first time issues OR if exercises don't produce results wit