{"product_id":"treating-your-back-neck-pain-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9780470035993","title":"Treating Your Back \u0026 Neck Pain For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470035993","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTreating Your Back \u0026amp; Neck Pain For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDr Lo‹c Burn (Author), Michael S. Sinel (Author), William W. Deardorff (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470035993, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 19 January 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 18.9 x 2.2 cm, 0.68 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIncludes a wide range of pain-alleviating exercises to practise at home\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Covers every aspect of back and neck pain\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Relieve pain now and avoid problems in the future with this comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know to treat your back and neck pain. Packed with expert advice on the common causes of pain and the various treatment options available - from conventional medicine to popular alternative methods - this patient-friendly guide helps you to decide what suits your situation best and safely alleviate pain yourself.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Discover how to\u003cbr\u003e * Understand and manage the causes of back and neck pain\u003cbr\u003e * Choose a treatment plan that suits you\u003cbr\u003e * Prevent pain in the future\u003cbr\u003e * Be aware of your legal rights and benefits as a back and neck pain sufferer\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’re Not to Read 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organised 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Getting Back to Back and Neck Basics 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Conventional Treatment Options 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Complementary Approaches: Are They for You? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Rehabilitation 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: Resuming Normal Activity and Preventing Future Injury 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart VII: Appendixes 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Back to Back and Neck Basics 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Ouch! The Problem of Back and Neck Pain 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Back and Neck Pain 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho experiences back and neck pain? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat causes back and neck pain? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating Back and Neck Pain 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy back or neck pain can get better, can’t it? 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho can treat my back or neck pain? 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow is my back or neck pain treated? 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow do I choose a multidisciplinary approach? 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Introducing the Parts of Your Spine 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling Fine with Help from Your Spine 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouring Your Splendid Spine 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe spinal column 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe vertebrae: the bones of your back 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe discs 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe facet joints 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ligaments 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe spinal canal 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe sacrum and the coccyx 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe sacroiliac joints 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe spinal nerves 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe muscles 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe vertebral arteries 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Examining the Nature and Causes of Back and Neck Pain 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering the Gate Control Theory of Pain 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Categories of Pain 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebating the Need to Diagnose: Helpful or Harmful? 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing based on an imaging scan 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognising the role of psychological and emotional factors 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Deconditioning Syndrome 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Conditions That Cause Spinal Pain 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHerniated disc\/arm pain\/sciatica 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe sprain–strain diagnosis 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCervical migraine and headaches 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe whiplash neck 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBizarre (ear, nose, and throat) neck symptoms 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeck, shoulder, and arm pain 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStress-related back and neck pain 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArthritis of the spine 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDegenerative disc disease 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacet syndrome 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArachnoiditis 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpondylolisthesis and spondylolysis 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoccydynia 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpinal fractures 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLumbar spinal stenosis 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronic back and neck pain syndrome 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Other Conditions That Cause Back and Neck Pain 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscitis 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFibromyalgia 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOsteomyelitis 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoliosis 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitional vertebrae 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOsteoporosis 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Finding Someone to Help with Back and Neck Pain 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Treats Back and Neck Pain? 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrimary care doctors 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialists 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain clinic consultants 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysiotherapists 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Well Qualified Is Your Specialist? 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Osteopaths, Chiropractors, and Other Complementary Practitioners 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Positive Relationship with Your Health Care Provider 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Knowing Your Rights and Benefits 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Aware of Your Rights 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking a second opinion 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour right to hospital treatment 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving hospital after treatment 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out the Alternatives 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing Medical Reports and Health Records 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Around the Benefits Jungle 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking time off work: Short-term absence and benefits 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at long-term absence and benefits 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with disability: The personal capability assessment 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a helping hand 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Personal Advice 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Conventional Treatment Options 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Home Remedies: First Aid for Your Back or Neck 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeading to Your GP 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Home Remedies 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClimb into bed – but not for too long! 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCool down and heat up 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTry anti-inflammatory drugs 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting to Move and Returning to Normal Activity 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Back and Neck Pain under the Microscope: Common Medical Tests 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating the Importance of Your Medical History and Physical Examination 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting personal 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting physical 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Your Doctor 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Your Diagnostic Testing Options 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlain X-Rays 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCT (computerised tomography) scanning 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyelography 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBone scanning 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscography 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrodiagnostic studies 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving from Body to Mind 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Going the Conservative Treatment Route 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalysing Active Therapies 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercising healthily 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding pain and functional restoration programmes 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerusing Passive Therapies 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHot and cold packs 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUltrasound 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMassage 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBed rest 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater therapy 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraction 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorsets, braces, and collars 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulling Over Medications 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalgesics 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnti-inflammatory medications 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuscle relaxants 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSedatives 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnti-anxiety agents 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntidepressants 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating Invasive Conservative Treatments 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrigger point injections 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacet joint injections 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpinal epidural steroid injections 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelective nerve root blocks 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplantable pain therapies 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Choosing to Have Surgery 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing to Have Surgery 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining When Surgery Is Necessary 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedically necessary spinal surgery 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElective spinal surgery 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Psychological Issues and Surgery 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Consultation with a Spinal Surgeon 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Different Types of Spinal Surgery 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChymopapain injection or chemonucleosis 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePercutaneous discectomy 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrosurgical discectomy 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaminectomy 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpinal fusion 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Surgery 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Future of Spinal Surgery 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Complementary Approaches: Are They for You? 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Ancient Eastern Wisdom and Contemporary Ideas 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a Complementary Medicine Practitioner 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Best Complementary Medicine Approach for You 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking the right questions 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding quackery 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Specific Complementary Treatment Methods 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcupuncture: Needling your way to a better back and neck 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating aromatherapy 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking up t’ai chi 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRebalancing with reflexology 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBodywork 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Chiropractic and Osteopathic Solutions for Your Back and Neck Pain 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Chiropractic and Osteopathic Ways of Thinking 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Chiropractic or Osteopathy 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What to Expect 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a diagnosis 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting treatment 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Side Effects of Manipulation 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStopping Manipulative Treatment 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: All in Knots: Trying Yoga 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning Hatha Yoga 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractising yoga postures 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling your breath 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeditating towards samadhi 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Yoga to Treat Back and Neck Pain 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing yoga exercises for your back and neck pain 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping a daily journal 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResting and Relaxing 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Using the Power of the Mind–Body Connection 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Control of Your Thoughts and Emotions 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognising automatic thoughts 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing automatic thoughts to your advantage 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging your thoughts 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the three- and five-column techniques 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognising the Relaxation Response: More than Just Relaxing 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying Different Types of Breathing 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing awareness 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiaphragmatic or abdominal breathing 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelaxed breathing 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Cue-controlled Relaxation 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Imagery Techniques 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractising imagery 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying some standard imagery exercises 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning Biofeedback Training 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoming In on Hypnosis 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Rehabilitation 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: The Importance of Posture 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing Up Static Postures 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStanding up for yourself 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSitting casually 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLying down on the job – and anywhere else 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Dynamic Postures 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking tall 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at lifting and bending 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Exercising Your Way to a Healthy Back and Neck 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise Tips 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise Warnings 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Exercise Programme 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 1: Pelvic tilt 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 2: Single leg pull 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 3: Double knee to chest 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 4: Pelvic lift 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 5: Partial sit-up 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 6: Oblique sit-up 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 7: Hamstring stretch 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 8: Gentle press-up 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 9: Cat and camel 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 10: Arm reach 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 11: Leg reach 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 12: Alternate arm and leg reach 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 13: Wall slide 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 14: Side stretch 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 15: Back arch 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 16: Head roll 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 17: Head pull 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 18: Neck tilt 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 19: Shoulder shrug 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 20: Shoulder roll 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Products to Improve Your Back and Neck Health 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelaxing at Home 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEveryday chairs for the home 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMassage chairs 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSleeping Soundly 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMattresses 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePillows 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpting for Office Comfort 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffice chairs and stools 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChangeable-height workstations 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eErgonomic footrests 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTravelling in Comfort 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Fit and Healthy 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Resuming Normal Activity and Preventing Future Injury 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Getting ‘Back’ to Work 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePondering the Purpose of Work 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Risky Occupations 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJobs that require lifting and bending 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll shook up: Exposure to vibration 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSitting down on the job 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying What’s Stopping You from Returning to Work 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to Return to Work 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysically reconditioning 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding your limits 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for flare ups 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReturning to the Office 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Returning Safely to Your Favourite Sports 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Involved in Sport Safely 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarming up and cooling down 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering competition in your sport 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the risks 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Sport with Spinal Pain 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLow-risk sports 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLow- to medium-risk sports 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedium-risk sports 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedium- to high-risk sports 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh-risk sports 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Getting Back in the Saddle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack and Neck Pain and Sex 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Vicious Circle of Back and Neck Pain 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating With Your Partner 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting in the Mood 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Physical 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Down to It, or Spine-Friendly Sexual Positions 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting started 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutercourse 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe missionary position 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe female superior position 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoggie style 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSide by side 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It All Together 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Common Questions about Back Pain 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan I Manage My Herniated Disc Without Surgery? 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Kind of Practitioner Should I See for My Back Pain? 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Do I Still Have Pain When My Imaging Scans Are Normal? 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat about Alternative Treatments for My Back Pain? 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs My Diagnosis as Terrible as it Sounds? 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Should I Consider Surgery for My Back Pain? 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan Stress and Emotion Cause My Back Pain? 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Can Pain Only in My Legs Be Related to My Back? 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Makes Up a Good Medical Evaluation for Back Pain? 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould I Continue Exercising if Doing So Worsens My Pain? 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Common Questions About Neck Pain 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’ve had Neck Pain for Years but my Doctor Says Nothing’s Wrong and I Must Live With It Is this True?  301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’m Going Out and Doing Less Because of My Neck Pain. Do You Have Any Advice? 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Have I had Three Different Diagnoses for my Neck Pain in as Many Weeks? 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAm I Ever Going to Find a Cure for My Neck Pain? 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are the Pros and Cons of Neck Surgery? 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’m Worried that My Family Thinks I’m Malingering What can I do? 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCould My Headaches Originate in My Neck? 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn X-Ray Shows I Have Cervical Spondylosis What does this mean? 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Should I Deal With Whiplash Following a Car Accident? 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan Neck Problems Cause Shoulder Pain? 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Steps to a Healthy Back and Neck 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay in Shape 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo Your Back and Neck Exercises 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintain Your Proper Body Weight 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch Out for High-Risk Sports 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoster a Positive Attitude 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLift and Move Properly 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Lift and Twist 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Stand or Sit for Long Periods 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse a Good Chair 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid Carrying Heavy Luggage 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: (Almost) Ten Reasons to See a Doctor for Your Back or Neck Pain 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re Weak in the Legs or Feet 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Can’t Control Your Bowels or Bladder 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Back or Neck Pain Awakens You 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Have New Symptoms or Excruciating Pain 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Have a Serious Accident 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Want to Pursue Complementary Treatments 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Need More than an Aspirin for Your Pain 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re not Seeing any Improvement 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Medication Isn’t Working 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24: (Almost) Ten Tips for Working Successfully with Your Doctor 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify Your Communication Style 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecome an Assertive Communicator 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan Your Consultation in Advance 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepare Your Medical Fact Sheet 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck Your Attitude 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllow the Doctor to Ask Questions First 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Sure that You Understand the Conclusions 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBring a Friend 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore Other Sources of Information 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII: Appendixes 325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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