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Product Description McKenzie's widely-applied patient handbook for common neck pain will help you learn to relieve your neck problems and prevent recurrence of symptons in the future. Treat Your Own Neck is a handbook that offers a step-by step system of eductaion, awareness, exercise and prevention.
Miracle TechniqueDecember 1, 2008 I had had chronic pain in the upper back of my neck for three years. It progressively got worse radiating out to the back of my head and down my neck and spine into my thoracic area and the muscle of my back and shoulders. I also got frequent headahces in the back of my head, neck and skull. I had tried chiropractic adjustments which provided some temporary limited relief but not for more than a day or two. I tried stretching, massage, neck collars, traction and other gadgets like a real ease head rest. They all provided some level of temporary relief but no lasting benefit.
I started doing the exercise techniques per the book's instructions. The movements seemed a little counterintuitive to me while reading them but I tried the exercises. I felt some immediate improvement like the release of stress in the back of my neck. There was some new soreness in the first days following the program, but the pain was different - more like soreness you might have in muscles following a new workout. After only five days I had at least 50% improvement in my neck. I could not believe how quickly these techniques improved my neck. I would have been 100% satisfied if that were the end of the improvement, but I continue the exercises now every day. I know my neck is not 100% back to what it was when I was twenty, but my neck feels like it is. Now I am fully pain free and have full range of motion. I am also am much more aware of my posture and disciplined about my posture to prevent relapse.
This book is quite short and simple (45 pages total). It explains the objectives, and how the method works, and then gets right to the techniques. Robin McKenzie is a medical genius. I would give him six stars if I could. I almost did not buy the book, but I was desperate and the reviews were all positive. I am so happy I bought this book.
McKenzie's methodSeptember 23, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Used Treat Your Own Back to recover from two buldging discs a couple of years ago and so I bought this for my friend with neck problems. Dr. M has a logical, common sense approach to helping our body heal itself. I avoided surgery and haven't had any further back problems. kt
It saved my neckSeptember 1, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've had neck problems off and on for years, and have seen doctors off and on with mixed results. This little book (and it's an advantage in my opinion that it is only 46 pages long) has helped me confirm the cause which I pretty much already knew (poor posture)and it has done a wonderful job of explaining what good posture is and how to stick with it. The exercises shown in the book are life savers. You don't have to do all 7 exercises. You will eventually figure out which ones are helping your specific problem. I highly recommend it and am honored to give it the highest rating.
Must have bookAugust 23, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had neck pain for about 15 years. A freind, who is also a physical therapist, recommended the book to me. I read the book, and now do the excersizes daily. I have been pain-free for over a month. If your neck causes you pain, try this book and follow every word. It has really changed my life.
great help!!!!February 29, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book has excellent, easy instructions that really work. The exercises help to relieve most neck pains. Great pictures and easily understood information for anyone to use.
