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Product Description Hurt No More No one who works at a computer or drives a car will be surprised to learn that neck pain is on the rise. About 70 million people in the United States have had neck pain, and the incidence is increasing. Like back pain, neck pain can become a constant plague that is both mysterious and difficult to treat. Here at last is help. In What to Do for a Pain in the Neck, one of today’s leading experts on neck pain provides a broad range of treatments and preventive measures so that you do not have to learn how to live with pain — you can banish it. Combining his own extensive experience with the best scientific information available, Dr. Jerome Schofferman presents strategies ranging from such simple tips as rearranging your desk, workstation, and computer height to daily exercise routines to aggressive treatments requiring professional care. Among the areas he explores in depth are Potential causes of neck pain Neck-related headaches Whiplash (including the effects of litigation on the rate of recovery) What to expect from a chiropractor or physical therapist Over-the-counter and prescription pain medications Acupuncture, meditation, magnet healing, massage, and other complementary therapies First aid for intermittent flare-ups
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5 comments to 'What to do for a Pain in the Neck : The Complete Program for Neck Pain Relief'
November 27, 2009
This is a must have book. It covers all the details, I have read many books and this one explains very precisely and Dr. schofferman even take care of the psychological problems. Well, if you are the type od person who would like to take care of yourself, you would definetely like to have this book as your guideline.
Rating: 5 / 5
November 27, 2009
This book nicely complements Jim Johnson’s “Multifidus” book. It’s the best book I have seen on self treatment. I advocate it with all my cervical patients at the South Texas Spinal Clinic and Hospital.
Rating: 5 / 5
November 27, 2009
I have a herniated disc in my neck and have been having severe pain at times due to it pressing on my spinal cord nerve for several years.
First my doctor suggested medication, which was working fine to relieve the pain but after awhile it no longer was effective. After that she sent me to physical therapy in hopes that might solve the problem. That also worked for awhile and then stopped being effective.
Lastly she sent me to a neurosurgeon who told me that I needed a discetomy and fusion. Even after he explained to me what it was I still did not understand the possible problems that could result due to having the surgery or if it would completely relieve the pain because it had gotten out of control and actually was so bad that the pain would run down my right arm and I could barely use it or sit still. I also wondered if the surgery was truly necessary and the only option inspite of what the neurosurgeon said even though he was a very good doctor and I felt that he really cared about helping me to get rid of my pain because I just don’t like the idea of surgery for anything unless there is no other choice and almost everything has been tried.
Since I research many things I started looking for books that I could read on neck pain and how to relieve it and this book was by far the most informative and really taught me alot of the medications that I had been taking and whether I should have surgery and the positive and negative aspects of the procedure not to mention other treatment options.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who has neck pain and wants to learn about it.
Rating: 5 / 5
November 27, 2009
I’m about 1/3 through the book and already I’ve learned more in this book than years of doctors’ appointments, physical therapy, chiropractic, orthopedists, etc. The reason – neck pain is a very complex problem that can’t be explained quickly or effectively in the course of a 5-10 minute appointment with someone who does not specialize in spinal conditions. That’s where Schofferman’s book comes in. It is very, very thorough and I recommend it to anyone who suffers neck pain. It addresses different diagnostic exams, different types of neck pain and what causes them, posture (with diagrams), many different treatment options, and much, much more. If you have chronic neck pain, buy this book.
Addendum to my original review (Feb 19, 2008): I still stand by my review. The book has some great info in it. However, if you want to TREAT your neck pain, go buy the “Trigger Point Therapy Workbook” by Clair Davies. I’ve had almost some immediate success, though I understand it will take a long time to be completely healed. However, since reading the book 2 months ago, I have been able to do Pilates and start Hiking again with only minor flare ups.
Rating: 5 / 5
November 27, 2009
22 years in IT has left me with major neck pain that I really had no idea how to combat. I did PT, went to the Chiros, Acupuncturists, etc with no help. This book has given me a plan that seems to be helping, tho I’m sure I will never be pain free.
Life is a lot more complicated when you have chronic pain and you need a multifaceted plan of attack. This book gives it to you.
He explains the neck structure and where the pain can come from and what can be done in layman’s terms about each situation. Try to get that out of your doctor. He goes thru exercises(really the key to minimizing neck pain if you don’t need surgery), drugs, psychological issues(your brain can make you worse) and posture.
Posture sounds simple, but there are so many situations you can get into that can hurt your neck, you really need to be ever vigilant and the book tells you how to handle it.
It was all trial and error before I read this book which never works because you have good days and bad days and you think you know the causes, but you don’t. This book gives a no nonsense practical approach to dealing with the situation. It is the only book you will need. And if your neck is hurting YOU NEED IT!!
Rating: 5 / 5
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