The Multifidus Back Pain Solution: Simple Exercises That Target the Muscles That Count
by: Jim Johnson
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New research suggests that most back pain is caused by underdeveloped multifidus muscles, those that connect the spinal vertebrae and are crucial in bending the back. This book presents exercises to strengthen the multifidus group. Simple explanations and black-and-white drawings throughout show readers how to work with these muscles.
New research suggests that most back pain is caused by underdeveloped multifidus muscles, those that connect the spinal vertebrae and are crucial in bending the back. This book presents exercises to strengthen the multifidus group. Simple explanations and black-and-white drawings throughout show readers how to work with these muscles.
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- Could work for some
Interesting facts in this book, but errors, too. The most serious error is the assumption that multifidus will tag along automatically. For those that it will, this might work perfectly. However, I've understood that it is for some of us absolutely critical to learn to voluntarily contract our low back multifidus as well. And that important part is missing in this book.
I would recommend Rick Jemmett's book on Spinal Stabilization instead. That is a buy you won't regret!
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- Level headed and very informative.
If you want practical and realistic information on a very important part of your body, look no further. The Multifidus Back Pain Solution is a quick and concise educational read on the topic of the Multifidus muscles in your back...
I really enjoyed the way that Jim Johnson relies on clinical trials for his writings, I'm definitely a fan of that style of writing as there is very little room for fluff. He has a logical approach that is self-evident and there is very little room for speculation ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent!
Before starting any exercises, I read this book cover to cover.The author said to do this and it's quite necessary.All of the author's assertions are backed up by scientifc (blind) studies.He dispels some myths about what hurts and harms your back---very revealing.My doctor recommended some exercises to strengthen my lower back.I have degenerative disc disease and stenosis with a curved spine.My pain level has gone down 70-80% since I started the multifidis exercises.The author shows 3 ways ... Read More
Rating: - Uniquely valuable but limited
The Multifidus Back Pain Solution is uniquely valuable because it shows 4 ways to do one key exercise (the only exercise in the whole book). This makes it easy to find a position that is comfortable. Also, doing only one key exercise helps one avoid doing exercises that are popular remedies but actually put excessive strain on the back, e.g., situps, straight leg lifts, lying prone while extending both arms and both legs (see Stuart McGill, Low Back Disorders).
Brief and easy to read, it is based ... Read More
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- Good for giving you info on research
Most of this book gives alot of research info about what is true and not true about back pain.There is actually very little on actual exercises except for the 3 he describes which are excellent as there is one for every level of back pain you are in. I would have liked more exericises but what I do appreciate is that he points out once you reach your level of strength, you don't have to do them every day to maintain it.
- Could work for someInteresting facts in this book, but errors, too. The most serious error is the assumption that multifidus will tag along automatically. For those that it will, this might work perfectly. However, I've understood that it is for some of us absolutely critical to learn to voluntarily contract our low back multifidus as well. And that important part is missing in this book.
I would recommend Rick Jemmett's book on Spinal Stabilization instead. That is a buy you won't regret!
- Level headed and very informative.If you want practical and realistic information on a very important part of your body, look no further. The Multifidus Back Pain Solution is a quick and concise educational read on the topic of the Multifidus muscles in your back...
I really enjoyed the way that Jim Johnson relies on clinical trials for his writings, I'm definitely a fan of that style of writing as there is very little room for fluff. He has a logical approach that is self-evident and there is very little room for speculation ... Read More
- Excellent!Before starting any exercises, I read this book cover to cover.The author said to do this and it's quite necessary.All of the author's assertions are backed up by scientifc (blind) studies.He dispels some myths about what hurts and harms your back---very revealing.My doctor recommended some exercises to strengthen my lower back.I have degenerative disc disease and stenosis with a curved spine.My pain level has gone down 70-80% since I started the multifidis exercises.The author shows 3 ways ... Read More
- Uniquely valuable but limitedThe Multifidus Back Pain Solution is uniquely valuable because it shows 4 ways to do one key exercise (the only exercise in the whole book). This makes it easy to find a position that is comfortable. Also, doing only one key exercise helps one avoid doing exercises that are popular remedies but actually put excessive strain on the back, e.g., situps, straight leg lifts, lying prone while extending both arms and both legs (see Stuart McGill, Low Back Disorders).
Brief and easy to read, it is based ... Read More
- Good for giving you info on researchMost of this book gives alot of research info about what is true and not true about back pain.There is actually very little on actual exercises except for the 3 he describes which are excellent as there is one for every level of back pain you are in. I would have liked more exericises but what I do appreciate is that he points out once you reach your level of strength, you don't have to do them every day to maintain it.
