Conquering Back Pain
Book Specification
| Item Code: | IDF018 |
| Author: | Donald Norfolk |
| Publisher: | Orient Paperbacks |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | 2004 |
| ISBN: | 812220144X |
| Pages: | 176 (Figures: 33) |
| Cover: | Paperback |
| Other Details | 8.7" X 5.5" |
| Weight | 210 gm |
Book Description
From the Jacket :CONTENTS
You can end it. The agony of everyday back pain.
This sensible, straightforward book aims to do that. It offers a comprehensive range of possibilities for self-help and prevention of back trouble.
Check:
- How fit is your back: Your Personal Risk Assessment
- The possible causes of back pain
- Sitting, driving, sleeping, working - are you doing it right
- Exercise plans and balanced diet
- Pain relieving drugs
- Heat treatments and cold compresses
- Home remedies and alternative therapies
About the Author :
Donald Norfolk has been a practicing Osteopath for over 30 years specializing in back pain therapy. He is the founder of British Osteopathic Journal and was its editor for nine years. He was also the youngest ever president of the Osteopathic Association of Britain and continues to serve on its council. He practices in London.
| 1. | Overcoming Back Pain: The Agony and Its Causes Muscle Tension / 10 Ligament Strain / 10 Disc Injury / 11 Lumbar Spondylosis / 11 Facet Injuries / 11 |
9 |
| 2. | How Fit is Your Back: A Personal risk Assessment | 14 |
| 3. | For a Fit Back: A Slim Body Appearance / 22 Weight At Maturity / 22 Skin-Fold Measurement / 22 |
20 |
| 4. | Strenghening the Abdominal Muscles Rowing / 27 Trunk Twists / 28 |
24 |
| 5. | Strengthening the Lower Abdomen: The Fascial Sheath | 29 |
| 6. | Reducing Postural Strain | 34 |
| 7. | Lopsided Limbs | 40 |
| 8. | Correct Sitting Posture: Selecting the Right Chair | 45 |
| 9. | Car Driving: Reducing Low Back Pain and Postural Fatigue Risk | 52 |
| 10. | Of Beds and Backaches To Permit Easy Movement of the Body / 58 To Prevent the Spine Sagging / 58 Sleeping Positions / 62 |
57 |
| 11. | Sensible Footwear | 65 |
| 12. | Piriformis Syndrome | 70 |
| 13. | For a Supple and a Flexible Back: An Exercise Plan | 75 |
| 14. | Minimising Work Related Back Pain: Correct Techniques and Precautions Load Limits / 85 Pulling And Pushing / 86 Load-Carrying / 87 Bending And Stooping / 89 Accidents / 90 |
83 |
| 15. | Tension and Stress: The Contributory Factors | 91 |
| 16. | Infections: The Aggravating Factor | 98 |
| 17. | Traction Therapy | 101 |
| 18. | Bed Rest: Why, When and How Much | 108 |
| 19. | Heat Treatments For Relief | 113 |
| 20. | Massage As a Therapy | 118 |
| 21. | Of Creams, Lotions and Oils | 125 |
| 22. | Pain Relieving Drugs | 128 |
| 23. | Acupuncture and Acupressure | 132 |
| 24. | Cold Cures: Ice Packs, cold Sprays and Compresses | 136 |
| 25. | A Balanced diet: For Study Bones and Healthy Joint Tissues | 141 |
| 26. | Back-Up Treatment: Other Therapies and Cures Injections / 149 Surgery / 151 Manipulation / 151 Acupunture / 152 Drugs / 152 Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation / 153 Postural Correction / 154 Corsets / 154 |
149 |
| 27. | Folk Remedies and County Cures: Bangles, Belts and Bees | 155 |
| 28. | Add Life to Your Years | 168 |
| Glossary | 170 | |
| Index | 175 | |
