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Book Review: Back Rx

Topic: Back and Neck PainFeaturing Stephanie OuellettePublished March 6, 2008

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nnThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Back and Neck Pain. Back and Neck Pain can result from a number of physical causes and medical conditions. Jesse Cannone is the Official Guide to Back and Neck Pain.nnBack RX: A 15-Minute-a-Day Yoga- and Pilates-Based Program to End Low Back Pain, by Vijay Vad and Hilary Hinzmann, is a valuable resource for people interested in Back and Neck Pain, and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.n

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nFrom a noted pioneer in sports medicine comes a breakthrough regimen for stopping back pain once and for all-without surgery.nnEighty-percent of Americans suffer some form of low-back pain-usually due to a herniated disk-but long-term relief is rarely achieved.nnAs a physician specializing in treating athletes, Dr. Vijay Vad has spent years researching how to cure back pain using medical yoga and Pilates. Profiled in The Wall Street Journal, his program requires just fifteen minutes a day for eight weeks to restore flexibility and prevent future injuries.nnOffering a proven alternative to invasive surgery, Dr. Vad's Back Rx provides the best of mind/body medicine by giving readers three step-by-step exercise series, demonstrated in 130 precise photographs, for implementing his popular program at home. Even readers with severely limited mobility will rejoice in Dr. Vad's gentle introductory workout. Progressing through his self-paced program, they will discover a new range of exercises, breathing techniques, and tips for self-massage. For those who want to go even further and use this program for more than the treatment of a single injury, an advanced workout is included that puts readers on the road to peak performance.nnThe perfect combination of modern medicine, Pilates innovations, and ancient yoga postures, Back Rx builds important new fundamentals for lifelong freedom from pain. n

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