The Arthritis Exercise Book: Gentle, Joint-By-Joint Exercises to Keep You Flexible and Independent Review

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(More customer reviews)In addition to the good descriptions of arthritis, I found this book to be a great collection of exercises. A complete list of gentle exercises to increase range of motion, flexibility and strength are all described and illustrated in this little book. Shortly after being diagnosed with rhumatoid arthritis I checked out an armload of arthritis books from my public library. The one that I liked the best was this common sense little volume. It is small enough to tuck into your suitcase and take on a trip or to leave on your chairside table as a reminder to do some of the exercises during the evening TV commercials. It has helped me and I highly recommend it for anyone who has been diagnosed with either osteoarthritis or rhumatoid arthritis.

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Prolo Your Pain Away Curing Chronic Pain with Prolotherapy Review

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(More customer reviews)After spending a lot of money on visiting dentists, oral surgeons, and purchasing a dental appliance that was supposed to allow the joint to heal and fix the problem (which it didn't), I decided to try prolo. After three treatments I could open my jaw far enough to actually be able to yawn again! I have become a firm believer in natural medicine and helping your body heal itself, and prolotherapy does just that. Prolo doesn't involve surgery, which means that you can walk out of the office that day and not be laid up for weeks and months recuperating. Besides...prolo works! Read the book to find out why it works and how people are getting rid of their pain and are regaining their mobility. You'll be glad you did.

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The third edition of Prolo Your Pain Away- what's new? We are very excited to be marking the tenth anniversary of the original Prolo Your Pain Away with this new third edition. In this new edition we included a brand new chapter all about the role of nutrition in controlling chronic pain. If you didn't know it already, what you eat, and what you don't eat can contribute to your fight with chronic pain! To help you determine what foods maybe hurting you and what foods maybe best for you, we give you helpful tips and guidelines to determine what diet maybe best for you. Should you eat hi-protein meals to feel better or should you be eating grains and low fat foods? You maybe very surprised! We also talk about dietary supplements, the good and the bad and in our opinion what may be the most beneficial for you. In this new edition, we updated the information on the ingredients used in Prolotherapy solutions including the up-and-coming platelet derived growth factors, and new research in the area of Prolotherapy.Plus a few more changes, if you found Prolo Your Pain Away helpful in battling chronic pain, then we are sure you will find this new edition very informative.Ross & Marion

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The Arthritis Helpbook (mass mkt ed) Review

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(More customer reviews)There are more than one hundred types of arthritis. The proper diagnosis treatment and management of the illness is the subject of this book. This book aims to give individuals who suffer from arthritis the tools for managing their own illness. It is written by professionals who have a comprehensive understanding of the subject. The first section of the book is devoted to 'Understanding those Aches and Pains', the second to "Your Self- Management Plan". There are also hints, tips, and gadgets given to help. And there is a chapter on 'Keeping Your Body Healthy" There is also a section in which subjects such as pain management, getting a good night's sleep, depression, fatigue and other symptoms, feelings and communication are treated. The last section of the book is devoted to providing help with finding the proper medical resources for treating the illness.
This work comes recommended by the Arthritis Foundation. It is clearly written and highly recommended.


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Chair Yoga for You: A Practical Guide Review

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(More customer reviews)What a great way to use your time in the office during those one hour phone calls. I have the book on my desk so I can strike a pose or two while I listen to people talk. For the endurance and strength postures, I close the door in case people pass by in the hall. They might not understand the warrior postures. Some of the simple postures will work while driving too.

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Chair Yoga for You is a practical guide, giving you easy-to-follow instructions for over 80 poses and exercises. Included are basic yoga principles and guidelines, breathing techniques, seated and standing poses, hand, feet and eye exercises, meditation and recommended sequences. For easy visualization of poses, we include black and white photos for most poses.Yoga instructors needing ideas for chair yoga classes can quickly find cues for poses and structure sequences. We hope you find that this is the most extensive book about chair yoga available.

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Soft Tissue Release Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an easy to use book. I have little knowledge of the subject and obtained the book to help me understand what I need to know. It is thorough and the step by step photos really help although they could do with updating. There is an excellent page on situations where soft tissue release can help. Some exercises can be done on your own, others you need someone to work on. It includes muscle diagrams and simply everything you need to know. This review first appeared on Karen Platt's book review website.

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Soft Tissue Release is a clear, concise, and practical book that guides you in understanding and applying the three types of soft tissue release (STR): passive (clients do not help), active assisted (clients and therapists work together), and active (clients do it on their own). Rather than focus on the specific purposes of soft tissue release, this text provides basic information about the therapy and prepares readers to perform the techniques. The result is a text that professionals and students in massage therapy, physiotherapy, and osteopathy will find invaluable.

Soft Tissue Release thoroughly explains the differences between the three types of STR by providing step-by-step descriptions on performing each type along with the key holds, moves, and stances for various muscles. The descriptions are accompanied by handy reference charts indicating the types of clients and situations in which each technique is particularly useful. Complete instructions explain how to apply STR to various parts of the body—the trunk, the lower limbs, and the upper limbs—and detail the advantages and disadvantages of each technique. Numerous full-color photos depict the locks and stretches.

The book also explains how to use alternative options—such as massage tools and forearms, fists, and elbows—to protect the hands and thumbs from overuse. Tips sidebars provide short, practical comments on applying the techniques, while Client Talk boxes share the author's experiences and provide insight on situations that a therapist is likely to encounter. Each chapter ends with Quick Questions to test knowledge of the information, and answers are provided at the end of the book. A quick-reference photo index allows readers to look up techniques based on the client's position—prone, supine, sitting, or side lying—and find the page number for the complete instructions for that technique.

Finally, Soft Tissue Release shows how to incorporate the proper techniques into a treatment program. The book guides readers through the consultation process and provides examples of initial questions to ask clients and various assessment forms that therapists can use in identifying clients' needs. Using case studies and comparisons, the book shows how the data gleaned from clients can guide the design of an effective treatment program.

Soft Tissue Release will help the STR techniques come alive through its clear, detailed instruction and the numerous photos showing the techniques being applied by professionals. Whether you are a student or a professional, Soft Tissue Release will help you gain proficiency and confidence in these techniques.

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Healing Joint Pain Naturally: Safe and Effective Ways to Treat Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Other Joint Diseases Review

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(More customer reviews)The author is not a medical practitioner, but she does share with the reader her own experiences with the various natural approaches to alleviating joint pain. The book helped me realize I'd have to be responsible for my healing and figure out what works for me and what doesn't. I think it's important to check with the experts regarding medical advice, but I found her information a good source of ideas worth researching further.
My wrist pain was initially misdiagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis (due to a mix up with the blood work), which is why I picked up this book. Although we eventually discovered the mistake the physician had made and I was correctly diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, I still found the information in this book helpful.

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The World's Best Massage Techniques The Complete Illustrated Guide: Innovative Bodywork Practices From Around the Globe for Pleasure, Relaxation, and Pain Relief Review

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(More customer reviews)This book will inform and engage those who are interested in becoming massage professionals, expanding their professional practice, or simply exploring massage to enrich their lives.
It's one of the prettiest books I've ever seen, a absolute feast for the eyes, as befits a book on an activity that offers sensuous, spiritual bliss! The scrumptious color, pleasing design, and wonderful photos help anchor the clearly stated intructions and background information. It feels as spacious and generous as the gift of touch.
It evokes an immediate sense of relaxation. And like a good perfume, it builds an interesting blend of contrasts. Opulence and grounded simplicity, spice and serenity, all in one world tour of massage techniques and the philosophies that inluence them.
Author Victoria Jordan Stone is an acknowleged leader in the field, as an author, teacher and administrator/co-owner of the prestigious Blue Ridge School of Massage. Her years of experience funnel into the book a wealth of wisdom, practical information, and authoritaive gravitas. Her love of the art and science of massage embues it with soulful beauty. Her continued work as a hand-on practitioner provides it with freshness and authenticity.
I love this book and heartily recommend it for professionals and non-professionals alike, as a gift, a reference, a pleasure map, to dress up the coffee table, and invite lively conversation.

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Massage is one of the oldest healing modalities in the world and even modern science is proving its incredible power to soothe anxiety, boost immunity, and alleviate pain. The World's Best Massage Techniques presents the most effective massage and bodywork techniques from around the world—many of which have been used for thousands of years—to soothe stress and tension, alleviate discomfort, and give pleasure. This beautiful hands-on guide teaches you how to skillfully apply a wide variety of massage and bodywork techniques from other cultures for relaxation, stress relief, and wellness.

— Swedish Massage: Kneading strokes lengthen tense muscles
— Hot Stone Massage: Heated, flowing movements penetrate tight knots
— Thai Yoga Massage: Assisted stretches bring the body into alignment
— Reflexology: Focused pressure activates energy meridians
— Lomi Lomi: Sensuous strokes calm the body and mind
— Tantsu: Close, body-to-body contact creates intimacy
— Polarity: Gentle rocking movements loosen muscles and joints
— Shiatsu: Small compressions reduce pain and aid injury recovery

Color photography and step-by-step layout make techniques understandable and immediately applicable. With The World's Best Massage Techniques you can use the world's most exciting bodywork techniques in your own home.

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

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(More customer reviews)I was really worried that this book might have been a standard new-age, make-a-buck, quack title. Thank goodness that turned out to be a groundless worry. This is an excellent book (with medical references) that does a very good job of helping you get rid of pain. I had hurt my lower back by performing the arduous task of putting on my underwear. The doctors and physical therapist couldn't really come up with a reason for it. After a month, it still wasn't getting any better. Searching the web gave me references to this book. Within three days of reading it and poking around in my UPPER (not LOWER) back, my thighs, and my abdomen, the pain has faded to just a reminder. I'm still not able to bend and reach like I used to. But, I'm exercising and stretching again, so hopefully that'll change. Best of all, it no longer hurts just to SIT (or lie down or stand, for that matter). After showing my wife that her lower body has just about every active trigger point known, she's also reading the book and working on her points. Hopefully, her pain will reduce in a couple of days, too.
The only reason I gave this book four stars instead of five is that it's kind of hard to find and reference ALL the trigger points associated with a specfic pain FOR THE FIRST TIME. The book does have a diagram for pain locations at the start of each chapter. But, in many cases, the pain will be caused by multiple trigger points in multiple body locations. It takes quite a bit of paging through the book to figure out what you're supposed to do. Once you figure it out, though, the book is great. Of course, in the author's defense, I can't come up with a better organization method outside of having some kind of software with an anatomical display using hyperlinks.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book if you suffer from any kind of chronic pain. Even if your doctor has pronounced judgement that he/she knows what's causing things, try this book. As the author says, trigger point therapy should be the first course of treatment: it's easy and cheap.

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Prolotherapy: An Alternative to Knee Surgery Review

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(More customer reviews)The purchase of this book was great marketing for the author, but for the consumer a waste of money. I found out just as much information about prolotherapy on the internet and by asking my doctors. I cannot recommend anyone else waste their money like I did.

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Having knee problems? Wishing to remain active? Don't remove your knee tissue—Re-build it! Consider Prolotherapy as your alternative to invasive (often debilitating) knee surgery. Have you ever been told... "You will never be the player you once were." "The only thing we can do is operate again." "We have to consider cortisone as an option." "The rehabilitation process will take a year to 18 months." "The only thing we can offer you is a stronger anti-inflammatory." What if Mickey Mantle's knees didn't give out so early in his career---what records would he have set? How many Super Bowls would Joe Namath had won if his knees were not so severely damaged? How many more Stanley Cups would Bobby Orr have lifted over his head? Wouldn't he have been the greatest hockey player of all time if he hadn't had such bad knees? These athletes played in another era when surgical procedures to repair damaged knees were not as sophisticated as those of today. But—what about today's athletes who have had the benefit of the latest in medical surgical science, anti-inflammatories and pain killers? Aren't there still many active people, as well as athletes---famous and not---who have had to give up careers and quality of life because of knee injuries? This revolutionary book, Prolotherapy An Alternative to Knee Surgery, is dedicated to those athletes and active people who have been told, "surgery will no longer be a benefit," "your career is over," and, "arthritis and eventual knee replacement is what you have to look forward to." Prolotherapy is a simple injection technique that stimulates the body's own repair mechanism to heal injured ligaments, tendons, cartilage and other connective tissues. It has the potential to eliminate 650,000 arthroscopies and 250,000 joint replacements that occur each year to "treat" knee arthritis. Prolotherapy has been saving thousands of people from getting surgery, cortisone shots, and anti-inflammatory medications which do nothing to curb the underlying degenerative process. Ross A. Hauser, M.D., along with his wife Marion, are authors of the national best seller Prolo Your Pain Away! and Prolo Your Sports Injuries Away! Ross and Marion are experienced marathon runners and Ross is a triathlete. Both of them use Prolotherapy to keep active in sports.

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