Back Care Basics A Doctor's Gentle Yoga Program for Back and Neck Pain Relief

by Schatz, Mary Pullig; Connor, William; Iyengar, B. K. S.

• ISBN13: 9780962713828
• ISBN10: 0962713821
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1992-05-10
• Publisher: Rodmell Press

Summary

A doctor and certified Iyengar yoga instructor introduces a low-cost program for reducing back pain and relieving stress through gentle yoga
 
Back Care Basics offers the low-cost solution for back care: therapeutic yoga. Dr. Schatz’s approach to back rehabilitation is gentle, effective, and doesn't resort to drugs or surgery. Her program encourages both positive health practices and a positive outlook—the important tools needed for prevention and healing. Dr. Schatz has designed this program to help those with pain from chronic musculoskeletal back and neck strain, spinal arthritis, osteoporosis, premenstrual syndrome, pregnancy, and scoliosis. Simple and practical ways to heal the back, restructure the body, and cope with stress are taught so that one becomes more sensitive to early warning signs of an impending "back attack" and what to do to ward it off.

Author Biography

Mary Pullig Schatz, M.D., graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where she also completed specialty training in pathology. Dr. Schatz has successfully used yoga to heal her own lower back and neck problems. A certified Iyengar yoga teacher, she teaches yoga to health professionals, medical patients, and other yoga teachers.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Foreword	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
Begin with Caution	p. xv
Yoga: The Way Back to Health	p. 1
Understanding Your Back	p. 9
Moving Again after Injury or Surgery	p. 21
Assessing Your Flexibility and Alignment	p. 37
Relaxation Techniques	p. 63
Home Base Poses	p. 87
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