ReviewsAfter three months, the results have been striking: 80%… reported that their pain was reduced by at least half” (The Wall Street Journal) [Dr. Vad’s] holistic approach can work for anyone willing to put in just a little time and positive thought.” (Ellen Barkin) [His] innovative research on the professional tennis and golf tours and the practicality of Back Rxmake it suitable for professional athletes and weekend warriors, as well as couch potatoes.” (Bill Norris, athletic trainer, Association of Tennis Professionals Circuit) Back Rxhas been medically proven to have significant positive effect on low back pain caused by disc pathology.” (Don Aspergen, Sports Medicine Division, the PGA Tour and Senior PGA Tour), "After three months, the results have been striking: 80%… reported that their pain was reduced by at least half"— The Wall Street Journal "[Dr. Vad's] holistic approach can work for anyone willing to put in just a little time and positive thought." — Ellen Barkin "[His] innovative research on the professional tennis and golf tours and the practicality of Back Rx make it suitable for professional athletes and weekend warriors, as well as couch potatoes." — Bill Norris, athletic trainer, Association of Tennis Professionals Circuit " Back Rx has been medically proven to have significant positive effect on low back pain caused by disc pathology." — Don Aspergen, Sports Medicine Division, the PGA Tour and Senior PGA Tour, "After three months, the results have been striking: 80%... reported that their pain was reduced by at least half"-- The Wall Street Journal "[Dr. Vad's] holistic approach can work for anyone willing to put in just a little time and positive thought." -- Ellen Barkin "[His] innovative research on the professional tennis and golf tours and the practicality of Back Rx make it suitable for professional athletes and weekend warriors, as well as couch potatoes." -- Bill Norris, athletic trainer, Association of Tennis Professionals Circuit " Back Rx has been medically proven to have significant positive effect on low back pain caused by disc pathology." -- Don Aspergen, Sports Medicine Division, the PGA Tour and Senior PGA Tour
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Grade ToUP
Table Of ContentContents Acknowledgmentsix Introduction: The Back Rx Way to a Healthy, Pain-Free Backxi What to Do If You're in Pain Right Nowxvii Part one chapter one: How Your Back Works3 chapter two: Why Your Back Hurts9 chapter three: The Four Stages of Low Back Pain Care and Recovery15 chapter four: Flexibility, Strength, and Endurance: the Three Keys to Good Balance and Posture25 chapter five: Power Tips for Healthy Backs35 chapter six: Resuming Activity after a Low Back Injury51 Part two: Back Rx Series A, B, and C chapter seven: Introduction: Doing the Back Rx Exercises57 chapter eight: Return to Movement: Back Rx Series A63 chapter nine: Resuming Full Activity: Back Rx Series B95 chapter ten: Into the Fast Lane: Back Rx Series C 119 Part three chapter eleven: Other Caregivers143 chapter twelve: State-of-the-Art Treatments and the Future of Low Back Care149 Appendix: Resources on the Web156
SynopsisThe classic program for relieving back pain, revised and updated with the latest innovations in treating pain and maintaining mobility. Dr. Vijay Vad's Back Rx program has helped readers with back pain, joint pain, arthritis, and related conditions for decades, using a clinically proven mind-body regimen to reduce pain and painkiller usage. In this expanded edition, Dr. Vad explores the extraordinary innovations in managing pain to restore health and wellness not only to your back, but to your entire body. In addition to the stretches that are the touchstone of the program, Back Rx includes new information on - The best overall eating regimen for back pain sufferers, including new guidance on the science of Intermittent Fasting (IF). - Exercise, including high-intensity interval training (HIIT). - The use of medical marijuana and CBD oil (cannabidiol) to relieve back pain. - The safest way to use over-the-counter anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen. - Developments in ergonomics, from furniture to clothes. - An assessment of the future of back pain relief, including the latest advances in stem cell treatment and electronic stimulation. - Introduction of the Back Rx app, a powerful self-help tool to enhance compliance and end your pain once and for all. Including dozens of exercises and poses, all clearly demonstrated in precise photos, Back Rx will put the power to relieve back pain in your hands., The classic program for relieving back pain, revised and updated with the latest innovations in treating pain and maintaining mobility. Dr. Vijay Vad's Back Rx program has helped readers with back pain, joint pain, arthritis, and related conditions for decades, using a clinically proven mind-body regimen to reduce pain and painkiller usage. In this expanded edition, Dr. Vad explores the extraordinary innovations in managing pain to restore health and wellness not only to your back, but to your entire body. In addition to the stretches that are the touchstone of the program, Back Rx includes new information on * The best overall eating regimen for back pain sufferers, including new guidance on the science of Intermittent Fasting (IF). * Exercise, including high-intensity interval training (HIIT). * The use of medical marijuana and CBD oil (cannabidiol) to relieve back pain. * The safest way to use over-the-counter anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen. * Developments in ergonomics, from furniture to clothes. * An assessment of the future of back pain relief, including the latest advances in stem cell treatment and electronic stimulation. * Introduction of the Back Rx app, a powerful self-help tool to enhance compliance and end your pain once and for all. Including dozens of exercises and poses, all clearly demonstrated in precise photos, Back Rx will put the power to relieve back pain in your hands.
LC Classification NumberRA781.V23 2004