Treat Your Own Back

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,

I have had lower back issues on and off for years. In 2012, had an MRI which confirmed herniated discs in the lower lumbar (L5-S1). This book was recommended to me once when my back was out so I promptly ordered it and put it on a shelf. One time while I was laying in bed with my back out (in a terrible position, by the way), I figured what did I have to lose. I was bedridden for the day so I should read the book. The book is well written, cuts to the chase, explains the 'why' of it but most importantly helps! I sort of rolled off the bed to the floor and started doing the recommended exercise

I feel like this book has good tips for back health. My physical therapist recommended it. However, I found that I had to do these exercises every few hours to ward off pain, so my life still wasn't back to normal. I wanted my normal, pain-free life back. I was diagnosed with 5 bulging discs in my spine. Even after months of physical therapy, I couldn’t sit or drive for more than 20 minutes, I had to do certain exercises every few hours to ward off pain, and even then I experienced some level of discomfort or pain daily. My PT said I would deal with this off and on for the rest of my life. I h

Excellent book! Easy read. I especially like the featured stretches. Recommended to me by a very good, experienced physical therapist.

A great book with simple solutions to chronic pain. I buy these to pass on to friends who are suffering low back pain.I’ve had severe back pain episodes for years (annd had disc surgery) and these exercises/ movements get me up and going again. Do them at the barest hint of onset and you’ll be sending copies to your friends.

Great information for those with back issues. Very helpful.

I felt compelled to rate this book only to say that doing the exercises made my back worse. But I accept that I may very well have different issues than others. I am an active 60 year old who was told by a specialist that my MRI shows extensive degeneration of the L5 disc. Yet I was able to do a lot of things without the pain getting worse. Until I followed this book that is. Then all hell broke loose and I had about a month where I was really hurting. I must say I have had numerous sports injuries and am very good about following rehab instruction to the letter. I am glad to see so many peopl

Everyone with the beginnings of "back trouble" should buy this book. Most people find out they have scoliosis while still in elementary school, however, I wasn't diagnosed until my late 70's. I was on the verge of being referred to a back specialist when my doctor introduced me to this book. Needless to say, I have since avoided the inevitable shots and surgeries by following the simple regimen in this exceptional book. The exercises are simple and within 2-3 weeks of doing the exercises, I was pain free and have been ever since. But don't take my word for it. Try it and see for yourself.