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Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection

353 reviews
John E. Sarno

Warner Books, 1991

Five Stars is not enough!
This review is long overdue, but after recovering from 10 years of back pain, I've been having too much fun to write in (dancing, scuba, travel, bicycling, swimming). I've read a lot of books, but this by far is the most important. If you have any kind of chronic health problems, this is your best chance of recovery.It's no exaggeration when I say that Dr. Sarno saved my life with his ...

After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful

79 reviews
Janis Abrahms Spring, Michael Spring

Harper Paperbacks, 1997

highly recommended
No two situations are exactly the same but what this book successfully does is try to help both parties address why it happened and how they can move on together...or apart. I found it very helpful and very thorough. The flood of feelings you go through when an affair occurs is overwhelming and reading this book helps you realize that: 1. you're not alone, 2. that people can and do get past it ...

From Fatigued to Fantastic

16 reviews
Jacob Teitelbaum

Avery, 2007

From Fatigued to Fantastic
If I have learned nothing else from my experiences with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, I have come to understand the need to educate myself about my health issues. Often health care professionals simply don't have the knowledge of how to help my symptoms. Unless they specialize in these conditions, they simply can't keep up with the bulk of current research. Therefore, the onus is on ...

Pain Free: A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain

165 reviews
Pete Egoscue

Bantam, 2000

the title is true to its word
This is the most helpful book EVER for presenting easy and effective exercises/postures for eliminating pain in the body. I can't say enough good things about it as it has helped every single family member overcome painful sprains, pulls, injuries in the last 2 years we've owned it.

The Shack

1141 reviews
William P. Young

Windblown Media, 2007

Sentimental story carries the theology through
This book is essentially a theological message, one that diverges a bit from orthodox Christianity. And that's okay, and that's probably part of the attraction so many have found in this book. However, by itself, I doubt many persons would have read this theological treatise, myself included, and would have given it a poor rating. However, encapsulated in the sentimental story of the abducted and ...

Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness

49 reviews
Jon Kabat-Zinn

Delta, 1990

Healing for the Heart and Head
I bought this book in the middle of a year-long battle with insomnia--not the typical life-changing trauma that brings many others to this book, but insomnia destroyed me both physically and emotionally. My doctor suggested anti-depressants, and a friend suggested Full Catastrophe Living. I never touched the anti-depressants. Jon Kabat-Zinn is the voice of calm all throughout this book, ...

The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief, Second Edition

213 reviews
Clair Davies, Amber Davies

New Harbinger Publications, 2004

It worked, and apparently it is not quackery
The author ties his narrative to medical research, along with the enthusiasm of convert. There is a good chance this is actually a revolutionary technique. I am no expert, but my apprentice blundering is easing the pain in my ears that is apparently a consequence of TMJ problems. My teeth are starting to meet right. My Dr. sent me to get a MRI and found nothing in my head and offered some anti ...

Treat Your Own Back

100 reviews
Robin A. McKenzie

Optp, 2006

Great book
This is the third one of these books I have gotten, or maybe the forth. I give them to back pain sufferers since I know personally how helpful it was to me. Well written and easy to follow. Not for every back problem but for the most common back pain it is right on. I have had far less back pain in the last 15 years than in any of the previous 40 years and am in my 70s now. Arthur ...

Muscles: Testing and Function, with Posture and Pain (Kendall, Muscles)

7 reviews
Elizabeth Kendall McCreary, Patricia Geise Provance, ...

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005

A book that has stood the test of time.
Now in its 5th edition, this book has become "thee" muscle testing book to have. Who's it for? Anyone who has a need to be able to MANUAL muscle test any of the body's muscles. This would include such professionals as doctors, nurses, physical therapists, athletic trainers, personal trainers, etc. How does the book work? Well, you look up the particular muscle you want to test, look at the ...

The Miracle Ball Method: Relieve Your Pain, Reshape Your Body, Reduce Your Stress [2 Miracle Balls Included]

121 reviews
Elaine Petrone

Workman Publishing Company, 2003

AWESOME
I have bought this fro my mom and friends because they are absolutely amazing...trust me it's worth it

Psychopharmacology: Drugs, the Brain and Behavior

4 reviews
Jerrold S. Meyer, Linda F. Quenzer

Sinauer Associates, 2004

Great basic review of pharmacology
I am very pleased with the basic explanation presented by the authors of this textbook. It is broken down that it is so simple, yet builds it up so you are able to understand, or reference back to previous topics of discussion when you approach complex topics.

Treat Your Own Knees: Simple Exercises to Build Strength, Flexibility, Responsiveness and Endurance

15 reviews
Jim Johnson

Hunter House, 2003

Excellent Book
I've never written an Amazon review before, but this little book impressed me so much that other readers should share its benefits. I damaged my knee in a motorcycle accident and had recurring pain for two years. A string of hospitals, therapists and acupuncturists were all unable to diagnose, never mind treat, the problem. Enter Jim Johnson Stage Right>>> 6 weeks after doing only part ...

The Problem of Pain

91 reviews
C. S. Lewis

HarperOne, 2001

Of Human Suffering
The question or 'problem' that C.S. Lewis sets out to answer in "The Problem of Pain" is one that has confounded believers and non-believers alike: if God is good and loves his creation, why does he allow such pain and suffering to exist? How can that be good and exist within his creation? While Lewis' ponderings may not seem like straightforward answers to those questions, he paints a picture ...

Heal Your Headache: The 1-2-3 Program for Taking Charge of Your Pain

225 reviews
David Buchholz

Workman Publishing Company, 2002

This program works
I first saw Dr. Buchholz 12 years ago for severe headaches. I had been to numerous doctors and had tried many things including sinus remedies, acupuncture and Imitrex injections. With every failed treatment, I felt physically and emotionally worse. It took me awhile to buy in to Dr. Buchholz's program but I was desperate so finally gave it a try. After 2 weeks I felt better and after two ...

Back Care Basics: A Doctor's Gentle Yoga Program for Back and Neck Pain Relief

32 reviews
Mary Pullig Schatz

Rodmell Press, 1992

Great Resource for Teachers and Students Alike
I notice that a few reviewers have mentioned they found exercises in the book too easy and it's true that the book is geared toward those who may be recovering from injury and/or are new to yoga. That said, as a yoga instructor and long-time practitioner I've found this book to be a wonderful resource. In fact, some of the poses in the book have become staples in my lesson plans (and in my own ...

Treat Your Own Neck 4th Ed

10 reviews
Robin McKenzie

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products, 2006

great help!!!!
This book has excellent, easy instructions that really work. The exercises help to relieve most neck pains. Great pictures and easily understood information for anyone to use.

How You Stand, How You Move, How You Live: Learning the Alexander Technique to Explore Your Mind-Body ...

12 reviews
Missy Vineyard

Da Capo Press, 2007

How You Stand Is A Good Intro to the Alexander Technique
As a student of the Alexander technique, I highly recommend this new book on the subject. There are many excellent, detailed illustrations that make this book user friendly and a stand out among books on this topic. Also, there are plenty of self-experiments suggested throughout the book that make it a fine book for beginning students as well as a great review for experienced students.

8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back: Natural Posture Solutions for Pain in the Back, Neck, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, and ...

54 reviews
Esther Gokhale

Pendo Press, 2008

Incredible book
I purchased this book for my mother who has had problems with back pain for years. She had been to the chiropracter, physical therapist and neurosurgeon with no improvement. After working her way through the book she is markedly improved. Wonderful pictures, easy to follow. I recommend it for all with this problem.

The Mindbody Prescription: Healing the Body, Healing the Pain

122 reviews
John E. Sarno

Grand Central Publishing, 1999

A necessary read for those with pain
If you have suffered from back or neck pain, then this book is a must read. Dr. Sarno has practiced at NYU for many years and has helped numerous patients overcome these physical ailments. The book is clearly written with many examples, which helps the reader to understand the principles and identify whether these apply to him/her. Dr. Sarno works with the concept TMS, tension myositis ...

The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders

37 reviews
John E. Sarno

Harper Paperbacks, 2007

Saved me from further pain and immobility. Priceless!
I can go on writing about my own personal healing story, but since it is more/less simmilar to the other ones, I'll just write what I think may be useful for you people out there, looking to get better. I was studying Vedic philosophy for over a decade and the concept of mind over matter was not new to me. In fact, 5 years of monastery life trained me to fully accept and integrate that fact ...

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