This book was recommended to me by my doctor; I have to admit I was sceptical of a books ability to help me with what was at the time, some really challenging chronic back pain with some lovely features of stabbing pain and debilitating spasms. Dr. Hamilton 's assertions that I could control and improve some of this pain had my interest at a time when I felt frustratingly out of control. The exercises do work as directed and the chapter on the mental traps of chronic back pain were helpful as well. It has taken six months but I am extremely pleased with my progress and the resulting quality of life I have regained. I would recommend this book to anyone with any level or type of back pain.
I ordered this book used and was pleased with the good condition it came in as advertised.
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The New Back Doctor Paperback – Dec 1 1994
by
Hamilton Hall
(Author)
THE CLASSIC BESTSELLER ON BACK PROBLEMS-
Eight out of ten people suffer from back pain at some time in their lives. Many endure the pain, while some undergo unnecessary surgery because there seems to be no solution.
Now there is a solution, with the help of distinguished orthopedic surgeon and back specialist, Dr. Hamilton Hall. Dr. Hall presents a safe, straightforward and effective program for total back care which will alleviate back pain and help to conquer it permanently.
Included are chapters on:
-Principal causes of back pain
-Pros and cons of chiropractors, osteopaths and acupuncturists
-A daily, ten-minute exercise program with illustrations
-Available treatments--including surgery--rated as to their effectiveness and risk
-Myths surrounding back ailments
Eight out of ten people suffer from back pain at some time in their lives. Many endure the pain, while some undergo unnecessary surgery because there seems to be no solution.
Now there is a solution, with the help of distinguished orthopedic surgeon and back specialist, Dr. Hamilton Hall. Dr. Hall presents a safe, straightforward and effective program for total back care which will alleviate back pain and help to conquer it permanently.
Included are chapters on:
-Principal causes of back pain
-Pros and cons of chiropractors, osteopaths and acupuncturists
-A daily, ten-minute exercise program with illustrations
-Available treatments--including surgery--rated as to their effectiveness and risk
-Myths surrounding back ailments
- Print length272 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherSeal Books
- Publication dateDec 1 1994
- Dimensions11.43 x 1.91 x 18.42 cm
- ISBN-100770426190
- ISBN-13978-0770426194
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- Publisher : Seal Books (Dec 1 1994)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 272 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0770426190
- ISBN-13 : 978-0770426194
- Item weight : 90.7 g
- Dimensions : 11.43 x 1.91 x 18.42 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: #159,937 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Reviewed in Canada on December 14, 2015
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Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2013
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I was referred to this product by my wife who suffers from back problems and read a copy of it lent to her by a friend. I read that same copy and found it very useful and wanted a copy of our own that we could lend out to others with back problems. I found it straight forward and its advice cut through the crap given out by so many other Physicians that prescribe surgery not in hopes it will help you but too line their own pockets. It is to bad that bit is out of print, but the used copy I received was in excellent condition. I would recommend this book to any one who is thinking about back surgery. My wife and I have seen personally the devastating results of back surgery on friends and how it has made their condition worse not better.
Edward D. Schust
Edward D. Schust
Reviewed in Canada on November 1, 2019
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This book is great. Written by a doctor who gives real information about back structure and what can go wrong. Realistic advice which I am following. I recommend.
Reviewed in Canada on July 28, 2017
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It taught me that I don't have to go to a physio,osteo,chiro....By reading this book it taught me not to be afraid. But I must change my lifestyle.
It is a wonderful informative book.
It is a wonderful informative book.
Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2016
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My doctor suggested I read this book after I was diagnosed with a Lower Lumbar disc protrusion. Helped me through the initial stages and I refer to it from time to time for pain relief exercises.
Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2017
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Some good ideas that work.
Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2017
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Very helpful.
Reviewed in Canada on September 20, 2013
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Besides delving into the anatomy of back problems it also has very helpful exercises that one can use to help lessen back pain.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2021Verified Purchase
I bought this book years ago when I hurt my back, lent it to a friend who never returned it, and then I was so happy to see it on Amazon that I bought another copy! It is the bible to those that have back pain! It explains the reasons and solutions for back problems. I love this book!
Roger
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The New Back Doctor: The Program for Lifetime Relief from Back Pain
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2010Verified Purchase
V good response rate from Amazon arriving in New Zealand within the week from memory. Still working my way through book. Excellent handle on bad backs & I'm a 45yr veteran of a crook back ! Should be read by anyone with back problems before they venture off to any Health Professional, Friend or Quack. This is a definitive & realistic piece of writing by a v experienced "Back Man".
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