Tampa Medical Group, P.A.

The Pain-Free Back

Whether it's the result of injury, arthritis, or an intense game of tennis, back pain is an all-too-common cause of serious discomfort that can debilitate even your most dedicated effort to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

It doesn't have to be that way. Dr. Harris McIlwain has devoted his career to bringing relief to those who suffer from back pain and arthritis, and in The Pain-Free Back, he shares his clinically proven six-step program for achieving and maintaining a healthy back. With Dr. McIlwain as your guide, you'll be able to identify what's feeding your pain and, more important, how to eliminate it without expensive medical procedures. This comprehensive resource includes:

• Resistance exercises to strengthen your back and ease pain within days of starting the program

• Tips for losing weight on a low-carb "pain-free" diet that helps control hunger pangs

• A guide to healing foods, including pineapple, salmon, and green tea, that decrease inflammation and pain

• Back-friendly alternative therapies, like white willow bark, 5-HTP, and SAMe, that ease pain naturally

• Lifestyle changes such as ergonomic computer stations that reduce the stress on your back

• Touch therapies, e.g., Swedish massage and structural alignment for soothing deep muscle back pain

ISBN 0-8054-6179-5
0805073264