Where It Hurts and Why: How to Gain Control of Your Pain Review

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(More customer reviews)"Where It Hurts and Why" is a must read for all physically active individuals and all health care practioners. Sehgal and Ortloff manage, in a mere 198 pages, to offer an amazingly comprehensive and well-rounded approach to gaining control of pain. The wisdom and information contained in these pages is both priceless and practical. The illustrations and instructions for exercises are clear and concise. Kudos to the authors and to Aaron Mattes whose work they build on. A great reference book to keep on hand.

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Pain is the number-one reason that Americans visit their doctors. Back pain, muscle aches, and arthritis affect millions of people daily, limiting their activities and costing billions in medical care. Much of this suffering is unnecessary."Where it Hurts and Why" can help readers take charge of their pain and become proactive in their own recovery. The first step is to gain a better awareness of self and what is causing the pain. Physical, mental, and emotional stresses can all contribute to pain-a worksheet is included in the book to help identify these factors in readers' lives.A number of simple strategies have proven remarkably effective in relieving aches and pains. These include stretching, strengthening exercises, and self-massage techniques. Individual chapters provide detailed recommendations for specific areas of the body. The Book also has instructions for immediate treatment of acute pain.Eliminating pain means creating a healthier lifestyle. A positive attitude can greatly alleviate pain and lead to a quicker recover. Other actions that can be taken include eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, removing stressors from one's environment, and finding humor and inspiration in one's life."Where it Hurts and Why" covers the following:*A simple approach to identifying the causes of pain*Self-help techniques for pain relief*The importance of a positive attitude and healthy lifestyle*Stretching, exercises, and massage for specific areas of pain*When to seek professional help"Where it Hurts and Why" can help guide readers to a life that is active, healthy, and free of pain.

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