Overcoming Back and Neck Pain: A Proven Program for Recovery and Prevention

There is hope! I began reading Lisa's book at the same time I saw a spinal specialist for severe neck pain. The specialist offered me medications and injections (with considerable risks and side effects) and confirmed I did not have a condition that would prohibit exercise. It turns out that working at a computer all day, my posture had detriorated and aggravated the bulging discs in my neck causing months severe of pain and triggering migraines. Instead of taking him up on those treatments which would continue indefinately and only be temporary, I began reading this book and following directions to correct my posture and the exercises. In just one week, I experienced considerable relief, and I am now, weeks later, I am having fewer migraines, back to a full exercise routine and sleeping through the night without pain. I'm also enjoying improved posture and have lost a couple pounds. Lisa's book contains excellent explanations about your anatomy that are easy to understand and will help you avoid pain. I now feel hopeful that I can control and prevent my pain.

I never understood people who complained of back pain. Then in 2005 I was cleaning the front courtyard at my winter home in Arizona and while bending over felt a stab of pain that put me on the ground, literally. I'm not exactly sure what happened or why; it might have been lifting those grandchildren, exercising improperly, or sitting at the computer too long without a break. It doesn't matter really, it happened. And I've struggled to recover since then. Well, now I have a new friend to walk alongside of my chiropractor. It's Lisa Morrone and her wonderful book Overcoming Back and Neck Pain. It's a must have. Really. Don't just sit there. Go out and buy it. Now. Not later. Morrone provides an easily read and easily understood practical book about back and neck pain for the patient! She outlines, from A to Z the basics about back and neck pain and then helps the reader adjust, adapt and recover. She also reminds the reader that there is a difference between restoration and repair. Repair is often the quick fix. The restoration is a gradual learning of new ways, new behaviors to regain strength and flexibility. Morrone gives the three keys to getting motivated: pain, knowledge and encouragement-and then passes on that knowledge and encouragement. So, learn how to fix your posture, how to stretch, find out what can go wrong and be fixed with your discs, the correct way to move, and so much more. Her directions are clear and concise and are accompanied by photos to help do the exercises properly. It's helping me in ways I didn't think possible. I've a long way to go, but this is a marvelous beginning. Watch for Overcoming Headaches and Migraines released in August 2008. Armchair Interviews says: Every home should have Overcoming Back and Neck Pain on their shelf because in our society, the chances of succumbing to back and neck pain is probable.

After 20 years of increasing back, neck, knee and hip pain, I finally found something which helped! Due to surgery for a previously broken leg and eventual back surgery to remove two badly ruptured discs, I had patronized what seems like a dozen physical therapy offices over the 20 years. Not until several years ago when I walked into Kare Therapeutics in Smithtown, NY, did I understand that by comparison, the other offices couldn't even be spoken of in the same breath. The author of this book, Lisa Morrone was my therapist. She began by assessing contributing factors to my pain and remarkably began addressing things which had NEVER been mentioned by other PTs. It was a revelation when I realized one day, that I was pain free for a few hours. I hadn't had that experience in perhaps 15 years! (I was shocked to learn that even after back surgery, the pain was reduced, but not banished.) Only by following her recommendations and exercise program, my pain free hours stretched to days and now years. I purchased her book to use as a blueprint for lifelong maintenance of my now pain free back. She has included key advice, which I know REALLY does make a difference and I strongly recommend it!

The author has done a remarkable job of communicating self-help tips in a way that caputures the reader's attention. The photographs and illustrations make it easy to comprehend and implement. Lisa takes a complex medical topic and breaks it done for all to understand! Everyone can learn something from this book!

This book is a great find. So many of these kinds of books are so full of medical information that it makes your head spin. However this book is so well written and the information presented so well that I found that I was reading it just to read it. The author is a Physical Therapist and speaker so the information is real world and very well presented. She comes across as having a great personality. This book covers three main areas...education, self treatment and preventative measures for pack and neck pain sufferers. After reading the book, I have such a better understanding of my back and neck and all the muscles that contribute to making or breaking my back! The diagrams were simple and clear. It has become a great resource to refer back to! The self treatment exercises and stretches were accompanied by great photos and clear step by step instructions. I loved the user stories of her patients that she has treated and some of the incredible recoveries...it helps me to feel that she "understands my pain". Great book!