The Wharton's Back Book

By Wharton, Jim & Wharton, Phil

Publishers Summary:
Don't just rehab your back--PREhab it!Father-and-son training team Jim and Phil Wharton have served as physical therapists to everyone from Olympic medalists to Broadway and Hollywood stars. Now they're here to relieve your back pain quickly, easily, and permanently. Their methods not only target and resolve current conditions, they also can help you PREhab your back, to prevent any future pain or disability. With this book, you will:Understand how the back works and why back problems can often be traced to injuries in other parts of the body Ease pain and keep your back strong with a simple 20-minute routine that meets your lifestyleIdentify the source of current hurt and follow a short-term program to relieve pain and restore flexibilityUnderstand the latest diagnostic tools with an overview of cutting-edge treatment optionsReverse or completely cure back problems stemming from more than 50 conditions, activities, and sports-related injuriesRelieve back-related troubles caused by anything from extra pounds to osteoporosis, work, tension, or the way you sleep

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ISBN
978-1-57954-703-5
Publisher
Rodale Books


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Library Journal

Reviewed on July 15, 2003

About 31 million Americans experience back pain, and the Whartons are on an enthusiastic mission to help sufferers approach injuries"not as a patient, but as an athlete" and get back in action, pain-free. For a book on back pain recovery and prevention, this is a surprisingly entertaining read, with anecdotes from the authors' New York City physical...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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