Treat Your Own Back™

Written by Robin McKenzie, this worldwide bestselling book includes education and home exercises designed to reduce and eliminate lower back pain and sciatica. Treat Your Own Back™ is available in both English and Spanish. The book can be purchased separately, or as part of a gift set that includes The Original McKenzie® Lumbar Roll™.

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About the Book

  • This bestselling book has helped hundreds of thousands of back pain sufferers worldwide treat, manage and prevent chronic back pain
  • Completely revised and formatted 9th edition
  • Contains easy-to-read, updated content, new photos and additional pages including education and clinically proven McKenzie Method® exercises
  • Offers do-it-yourself relief of lower back pain through postural changes, ergonomics and simple exercises
  • Offers a clear explanation of the causes of, and treatments for, persistent back pain
  • Available in English or Spanish

Author(s)

  • Robin McKenzie, CNZM, OBE, FCSP (Hon), FNZSP (Hon), Dip MDT, Dip MT

Publication Details

  • Publication Date: 01/01/2011
  • Publisher: McKenzie Global, LTD
  • Pages: 120
  • Type: Softcover
  • Illustrated: YES

Treat Your Own Back™

This Worldwide Best-Selling Book will Help You Diagnose, Alleviate, Treat and Manage Back Pain Quickly and Effectively

Written by physiotherapist Robin McKenzie, Treat Your Own Back provides an understanding of how the spine works, the basics of mechanical back pain and common causes of back pain. It then offers do-it-yourself back pain relief techniques, including postural changes, ergonomics and clinically proven McKenzie Method® exercises.

Color photos and simple step-by-step instructions show you how to perform simple stretches and exercises that can be done just about anywhere to help treat and prevent pain. In addition to this exercise program, you’ll discover when to do the exercises, how to know if you are performing the exercises correctly, what to do when the pain has subsided, and how to prevent recurrence of pain.

A Comprehensive Patient Handbook

Complete with photos, diagrams, and instruction throughout, the Treat Your Own series focuses on improving habits through simple exercises and exploring the causes and treatment of chronic pain. Designed to educate and promote better patient habits, Treat Your Own books are an informative and helpful resource for those who suffer from chronic pain or discomfort. This completely revised and formatted ninth edition landmark patient book includes updated content, new photos and clinically proven McKenzie Method® exercises. It provides a clear understanding of the causes and treatments of persistent back pain.

In  Treat Your Own Back  you’ll learn:

  • Myths about acute back pain
  • How the spine works
  • The basics of mechanical back pain
  • Common causes of back pain and how to prevent it
  • How the McKenzie Method works
  • Simple stretches and exercise to help treat and prevent back pain
  • Lifestyle habits to help treat and prevent back pain
  • What to do when experiencing acute back pain
  • How to avoid and treat the effects of postural stress by improving posture
  • How to counter the effects of sitting for extended periods
  • Common remedies including medications, bed rest and acupuncture

About the Author

Robin McKenzie, CNZM, OBE, FCSP (Hon), FNZSP (Hon), Dip MDT, Dip MT

World-renowned Physiotherapist Robin McKenzie devoted more than 40 years to developing a system of examination and treatment for non-specific spinal mechanical pain, known as the McKenzie Method®. The McKenzie Method® offers an easy-to-follow self-treatment plan that includes education and exercises to quickly and effectively diagnose, treat and help decrease or alleviate debilitating pain, even for the long-term sufferer. This revolutionary self-treatment plan has empowered hundreds of thousands of people to treat their own pain.

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McKenzie Method® Books and Supports

Robin McKenzie created the world's first lumbar roll in 1968. The Original McKenzie® line now includes lumbar and cervical supports for people of all sizes and preferences. His series of Treat Your Own books has grown to address mechanical pain throughout the body.

From the Back Cover

First in the best-selling Treat Your Own series, written by the internationally renowned Robin McKenzie, this book distils the essence of the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), as taught to medical professionals worldwide, in an easily accessible format, direct to the sufferer. Also available in e-book and audio format,  Treat Your Own Back  has been translated into 18 different languages and has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. Numerous international studies have confirmed that the McKenzie Method allows patients to take control of their own pain and postural management, cure sciatica amongst other complaints, avoid surgery and a long-term costly dependence upon clinicians―thereby reflecting Robin McKenzie's selfless determination to put the patient first and empower self-care.

Everything in One Set

An essential part of the McKenzie Method® is proper sitting posture. The Original McKenzie® Lumbar Roll™ is the recommended tool to maintain a healthy lumbar lordosis while sitting. Select "BOOK + LUMBAR ROLL" above to get everything you need.

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What is the McKenzie Method? Learn more in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi1JB5oIaSM

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