Recommended Books and Reading


The Duke University Medical Center Book of Arthritis

"The only book that explains the many diseases called arthritis, with a pain management program and the latest information on: How to identify each major form of arthritis - how to find the right specialist - how arthritis drugs work - how exercise can alleviate the pain and discomfort of arthritis"
Authors: David S. Pisetsky (MD, PhD) with Susan Flamholtz Trien


Pain Free at Your PC

"Using a computer doesn't have to hurt" (addresses issues including shoulder and neck pain)
Author: Pete Egoscue with Roger Gittines
Bantam Books 11/99


Overcome Neck and Back Pain

"Stretch, relax, strengthen"
Combines Eastern/Western medicine and hatha yoga - filled with photos
Author: Kit Lauglin (Australian)
International Bestseller
Fireside Book, Simon & Schuster 1998


High Heels to Hormones: A Woman's Guide to Spine Care

Back and neck pain interferes with many women's busy lives, but dealing with the pain is easier than you think, as Christina Lasich, MD, shows in her book. Women of every size, shape, and age will benefit from Dr. Lasich's sound, proven advice.
Author:  Christina Lasich, MD
iUniverse, Inc., 2008

The Back Pain Sourcebook (2nd Edition)

"Everything you need to know about: causes of back pain, including injury, stress, arthritis, herniated disks, scoliosis, leg discrepancy - conventional treatment methods and surgery - alternative treatments including chiropractic, acupuncture, Feldenkraus and reflexology - preventive techniques and exercises to help strengthen and heal backs"


Stretching at Your Computer or Desk

(This is a great little book!)
Fully illustrated, good appendix with resources
Author: Bob Anderson
Random House of Canada - Shelter Publications, Inc. 1997

The Back Pain Helpbook

"Based on the only clinically proven self-care program for managing chronic
or recurrent back pain"
Authors: James E. Moore (PhD), Kate Lorig (RN, Dr.PH), Michael Von Korff (ScD), Virginia M. Gonzalez (MPH), Diana D. Laurent (MPH)

 

Winning With Back Pain

"How to beat back pain and take control of your life"
Authors: Harris H. McIlwain (MD), Debra Fulghum Bruce, Joel C. Silverfield (MD), Michael C. Burnette (MD), Bernard F. Germain (MD)


Back in Shape - A Back Owner's Manual

With unique exercise program by Cory Everson
Author: Stephen Hockschuler (MD) - Texas Back Institute
Houghton Mifflin Co (Boston) 1991 Texas Back Institute


No More Neck Pain

"9-step program for your neck, shoulders and head"
Author: Heike Hofler (book originally published in German, 1998)

Filled with photos and easy to follow instructions



Last Updated: 06/20/2008

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