Back Pain Treatment and Prevention

Author: [Japan] Shuzo Ooi
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Many people suffer from lower back pain. Around us, we often hear phrases like "chronic lower back pain" or "sudden lower back pain that leaves one unable to move." In fact, among patients visiting orthopedic (orthopedics) clinics, those complaining of lower back pain are the most numerous. They often carry various anxieties and questions alongside their pain. For example, "I suddenly developed lower back pain—what should I do?" "I've had lower back pain for years; is it okay to just leave it?" "Is there really no good way to completely eliminate lower back pain?" This book addresses these calls by providing comprehensive answers to lower back pain from multiple perspectives.
Chapter 1 introduces emergency measures for sudden lower back pain;
Chapter 2 covers the basics related to lower back pain, including the body's structure, lower back pain symptoms, and treatment.
Chapter 3 summarizes essential daily practices indispensable for lower back prevention, such as proper posture, lower back exercises, exercise, and diet.
There's no need to read this book cover to cover in order. You can freely select and read the topics you're interested in. The book is designed in a simple, easy-to-read slogan format, so even those who struggle with reading can understand it by looking at the illustrations. However, for lower back pain relief and prevention through lower back exercises, simply watching is not enough—you must practice them yourself. But don't overdo it in one session; progress gradually and persistently with dedication.