List Books » What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Back Pain: The 6-Step Program for Lasting Relief (What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Series)
Authors: Debra K. Weiner, Deborah Mitchell, Deborah Mitchell, Paula Breuer (Editor), Deborah Mitchell
ISBN-13: 9780446694957, ISBN-10: 0446694959
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Date Published: April 2007
Edition: (Non-applicable)
DEBRA K. WEINER, M.D., lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic back pain, but what most don't realize is that their ailment is often caused by a combination of factors. According to Dr. Debra K. Weiner, identifying the disorders that contribute to chronic back pain is a critical part of the treatment process. To achieve lasting relief, a multifaceted, multidisciplinary approach is neededno single pill or therapeutic procedure will solve the problem. In this authoritative guide, Dr. Weiner has distilled 20 years of research and clinical practice into an integrative six-step program. Readers will learn: how to identify the causes of their back pain and determine which treatments are most useful; how to distinguish their problem from potential misdiagnosis; traditional and alternative physical therapies and exercises; proven mind/body approaches; a guide to common medications and injections; pros and cons of different surgeries and invasive procedures; and much more.