Book to help you bounce back from back pain
It has been estimated that as many as eight out of 10 Australians will experience back pain at some time in their lives. The cost of treatment and lost productivity each year is in the billions of dollars.
It’s much harder to put a figure on the human cost, however, with many people bracing themselves to deal with ongoing debilitating pain. For those who have tried a number of treatments and failed to find a lasting solution, the condition can have a devastating impact on their quality of life.
The Back Pain Personal Health Plan - Bounce Back Edition is written by two physiotherapists who have extensive experience in the area of back pain. A comprehensive self-help manual, the book is designed to help sufferers take control of their pain management.
The publication is based on current research and clinical evidence, it includes easy-to-follow, safe and effective neck and back exercises that may increase the flexibility and strength of the spine, as well as teaching efficient posture.
It will also explain:
- How to break the fear and anxiety cycle that keeps them in a vulnerable and painful state
- How the spine and body works
- How to increase confidence levels through exercise
- How to identify muscular tightness and imbalances
- Ways to improve posture
- Ways to use stretching to ease the build-up of tense muscles
- How to gradually strengthen back muscles while increasing confidence and regaining a full range of activity.
The exercises have been carefully selected from the Bounce Back Spinal Strength and Stability Program. The program, which is based on the experiences of over 5000 participants, retrains brain and body to build strength, ensuring long-lasting results.
The book is available in April 2014 from www.exislepublishing.com and all good book stores.
Authors
Trish Wisbey-Roth is a Sydney-based Specialist Sports Physiotherapist and designer of the Bounce Back Spinal Strength and Stability Program which is conducted across Australia and New Zealand. She has over 15 years’ experience and lectures internationally.
UK-based, Chartered Physiotherapist and back-pain expert Nick Sinfield brings over 15 years of experience from around the globe.He speaks on a variety of back pain and fitness-related topics
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