Revised edition of: Live pain-free without drugs or surgery (2012). Includes index.
Contents:
Muscle imbalances : the key to unblocking pain -- What's your pain problem? : symptoms and conditions check-in -- Overview of integrated positional therapy (IPT) wellness plans -- IPT wellness plan for tension-type headaches and migraines -- IPT wellness plan for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) -- IPT wellness plan for cervical muscle strain (neck pain) -- IPT wellness plan for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) -- IPT wellness plan for thoracic muscle strain (upper back pain) -- IPT wellness plan for epicondylitis, lateral or medial (tennis or golfer's elbow) -- IPT wellness plan for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) -- IPT wellness plan for hip pain (bursitis) -- IPT wellness plan for lumbar muscle strain (low back pain) -- IPT wellness plan for piriformis syndrome (sciatica) -- IPT wellness plan for medial meniscus injury (knee pain) -- IPT wellness plan for plantar fasciitis (heel spur) -- IPT wellness plan for fibromyalgia -- The basic care of your body -- Appendix A: Proper sitting, driving, and computer positions -- Appendix B: Four stretches to balance the pelvis -- Appendix C: Three neck stretches -- Appendix D: Jaw -- Appendix E: Shoulders -- Appendix F: Chest exercises -- Appendix G: Arm and hand exercises -- Appendix H: Hip and buttocks exercises -- Appendix I: Inner thigh exercises -- Appendix J: Lower leg exercises.
Summary:
Proven, practical, easy-to-follow program to reduce and even eliminate chronic muscular pain through simple movements and home care. Demonstrates how Integrated Positional Therapy (IPT) effectively treats pain patterns caused by injury, stress, repetitive strain, postural distortion and chronic neuromuscular conditions. Includes specific wellness plans for: headache, neck and shoulder pain, low back pain, thoracic muscle strain, hip pain, knee pain, tennis and golfer's elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ, plantar fasciitis, thoracic outlet syndrome, sciatica, and fibromyalgia.--Publisher.
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