{"product":{"product_id":"0987650408","title":"Treat Your Own Back","price":"12.95","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NG6gO6vTL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/0987650408"},"comments":[{"body":"In addition to the medical care they are receiving, I strongly recommend the “Treat Your Own Back/Neck/Shoulder etc” series by Robin McKenzie. McKenzie Institute of a large training organization that trains physiotherapists, massage therapists and other manual therapy practitioners in functional and pain treatment. The techniques in the books have saved me thousands of dollars and greatly improved my pain and function, and they are really cheap, like $10 each. \r\n\r\nTreat Your Own Back https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0987650408/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_37D528BPBC3F26Z9M23C","subreddit_name":"halifax","author":"cornerzcan"},{"body":"Same! I wholeheartedly recommend the book Treat Your Own Back by Robin McKenzie [(link)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0987650408/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_BR7H0HSBRATHHHCQFF8D). It’s cheap if you want your own copy, and it’s a pretty fast read. My bad low back days are much less now.","subreddit_name":"PelvicFloor","author":"pickled_onion9"},{"body":"Your back can stop hurting if you take care of yourself.  Moderate exercise, a good diet that will prevent being overweight and proper body mechanics will go a long way.  My wife is a physical therapist credentialed in a method called the McKenzie method which does a lot of back and spine stuff.  She has helped me more than a few times when my back is sore from poor body mechanics at work.  There's a Book Called [Treat Your Own Back](https://www.amazon.com/Treat-Your-Back-Robin-McKenzie/dp/0987650408) by Robin McKenzie who developed his technique to help fix back problems.  There are simple exercises and guidance on posture which may help you out.  \r\n\r\nYou can avoid dehydration headaches every two hours by rehydrating yourself every hour to hour and a half.  I generally grab a glass of water whenever I pass by the kitchen sink where my water glass is always sitting out, ready to use.  When out and about, I generally bring a small bottle with me.","subreddit_name":"AskReddit","author":"wzl46"},{"body":"I'm going to strongly recommend the book [Treat Your Own Back](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0987650408) by Robin McKenzie. If you're mostly having upper-back stuff, his Treat Your Own Neck is a good one too.\r\n\r\nThis isn't some chiropractic scam - this guy wrote the books on modern physical therapy, and this series is the patient-oriented version of that research - just common-sense, scientifically-backed exercises.\r\n\r\nCurrently I'm working through some actual shoulder injuries with the doctor, and I have back pain pretty much all the time as a result. When it's bad, it's *really* hard to focus - I totally understand what you're going through.","subreddit_name":"sysadmin","author":"polypolyman"},{"body":"I suffered from neck pain for about 2 years (with herniated discs and burning sensation in my hands) that only went away completely after I read one of Robert McKenzie books. Not only did I learn to treat myself, but I also learned to prevent getting hurt again.\r\nThis is his book for the back:\r\nTreat Your Own Back https://www.amazon.com/dp/0987650408/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_NZJ41N3BR9JJHS3HTT5Q\r\n\r\nRobert's method is good, but I found it lacking in strengthening exercises. I added those in a way that wasn't hurting me and healed both, nerves and muscles permanently.\r\n\r\nI'd recommend reading this book to understand how to treat and prevent the pain.","subreddit_name":"judo","author":"elcano"},{"body":"I've used this book to MUCH success for both my neck and back problems : https://www.amazon.com/Treat-Your-Back-Robin-McKenzie/dp/0987650408/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3FCNC0T2ZBMOR\u0026amp;keywords=treat+your+own+back\u0026amp;qid=1644607047\u0026amp;sprefix=treat+your+%2Caps%2C101\u0026amp;sr=8-1","subreddit_name":"fitness30plus","author":"Metallicatica"},{"body":"Nope, written by a physiotherapist and it really did help. Kept that little guy with the ice pick from sticking it in my back. Highly recommend.\r\n\r\n https://www.amazon.com/Treat-Your-Back-Robin-McKenzie/dp/0987650408/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=treat+your+own+back\u0026amp;link_code=qs\u0026amp;qid=1644547363\u0026amp;sourceid=Mozilla-search\u0026amp;sr=8-1","subreddit_name":"tifu","author":"rudderusa"},{"body":"Bring it up to your doctor and ask what they think / what you should do. \r\n\r\nYou could also read this [book](https://www.amazon.com/Treat-Your-Back-Robin-McKenzie/dp/0987650408/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2BYVLUG3GMDG\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;hasWorkingJavascript=1\u0026amp;keywords=treat+your+own+back\u0026amp;qid=1630868018\u0026amp;sprefix=treat+your+\u0026amp;sr=8-1)","subreddit_name":"Chiropractic","author":"strat767"},{"body":"mckenzie though? not all pt is the same. at the very least check out [the book](https://www.amazon.com/Treat-Your-Back-Robin-McKenzie/dp/0987650408/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=mckenzie+method\u0026amp;qid=1620742598\u0026amp;sprefix=mckenzie+met\u0026amp;sr=8-1)","subreddit_name":"CBD","author":"sunswarm"},{"body":"yup, you don't have to live in pain. be sure to check out [the book](https://www.amazon.ca/Treat-Your-Back-Robin-McKenzie/dp/0987650408/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=treat+your+own+back\u0026amp;qid=1611466328\u0026amp;sprefix=treat+y\u0026amp;sr=8-1). I am pain free from these daily stretches and exercises after suffering on and off for a decade+","subreddit_name":"Ultralight","author":"sunswarm"},{"body":"As long as you are not having other underlying serious issues ruled out by imaging/symptoms - like bowel/bladder/incontinence/bilateral leg or arm weakness/tingling/numbness - then PT is generally helpful. I would recommend finding a PT with some background with McKenzie background - just ask the front desk when you schedule. \r\n  \r\nThis book is also a very good option - https://www.amazon.com/Treat-Your-Back-Robin-McKenzie/dp/0987650408/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1519450256\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=treat+your+own+back.","subreddit_name":"physicaltherapy","author":"nk1104"},{"body":"You're alternating between those two positions. It is essentially teaching the disk how to properly move. \r\n\r\nIf you'd like to understand more about the mechanics and WHY you are doing these exercises, check [this](https://www.amazon.com/Treat-Your-Back-Robin-McKenzie/dp/0987650408)  book out. Most lumbar treatment is based off of McKenzie's methods. It's a cheap quick read and you will learn a lot. ","subreddit_name":"backpain","author":"benj401"},{"body":"A friend had serious back trouble in her early 30s. She says [this book](https://smile.amazon.com/Treat-Your-Back-Robin-McKenzie/dp/0987650408/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;refRID=FTK7DHASYD42XT0YJMWW) helped immensely. That and yoga. \r\n\r\nStretch, strengthen your abs and get better shoes for concerts. ","subreddit_name":"AskMenOver30","author":"MostlyCarbonite"},{"body":"I started with [this](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0987650408/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UXdHyb5EYQ9FA), and it worked for me.  At a minimum you'll learn some simple exercises/stretches and it's a small investment.  \r\n\r\nAlso, if you see a doctor whose primary tool for  fixing things is surgery, they are probably going to recommend surgery.  My final advice-from-a-stranger-on-the-internet is to not get cut as a first treatment option.\r\n\r\nBest of luck, when you make progress please post!","subreddit_name":"flexibility","author":"reengiNerd"},{"body":"I actually recommend, as a first step, to pick up a copy of the book [Treat Your Own Back.](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0987650408/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_txFyyb1HQ5DX8) \r\n\r\nMany people have reported good results using the Mackenzie method at home. If you don't get results, you could go to a GP, or, you could consider trying physiotherapy as a first step. ","subreddit_name":"AskDocs","author":"infiniteprimes"}]}