A guide to overcoming back pain without drugs or surgery identifies psychological factors that can cause back pain, discusses Tension Myositis Syndrome, and offers case histories and results from mind-body research.

"Living in an age of inactivity and repetitive motion causes tension to accumulate in the upper back and neck. The fact is that at least 80% of the population experience upper back or neck pain at some point in their lives. Qi Gong teaches basic stretches and exercises to compensate for habitual movements, structural imbalance, and muscular tension"--Container.

"Back and Neck Health looks at common back and neck conditions and what can cause them. The book also discusses different ways to treat back and neck pain, including self-care at home, several interventional approaches, and different types of surgery. The final chapter focuses on lifestyle strategies to keep your spine strong and healthy"--from back cover.

Proven, practical, easy-to-follow program to reduce and even eliminate chronic muscular pain through simple movements and and home care. Demonstrates how Integrated Positional Therapy (IPT) effectively treats pain patterns caused by injury, stress, repetitive strain, postural distortion and chronic neuromuscular conditions. Includes specific wellness plans for: headache, neck and shoulder pain, low back pain, thoracic muscle strain, hip pain, knee...