Watch Your Back: Nine Proven Strategies to Reduce Your Neck and Back Pain Without Surgery

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Back problems are the leading cause of disability worldwide-and many of us will endure severe or chronic back pain at some time in our lives. But what can we do? Are surgery and painkillers the only answers? "Not at all," says spine and neck expert Dr. Ken Hansraj. "There are dozens of exercises, habits, and techniques you can practice-anytime, anyplace-that will significantly improve, if not completely heal, your back pain." Now, this leading researcher presents a comprehensive guide to help you overcome physical, mental, and emotional factors that contribute to back problems. In Watch Your Back, Dr. Hansraj offers a straightforward program for taking the health of your spine and neck into your own hands. Here he offers nine adoptable strategies that provide simple, specific directions on what to do to strengthen your back and make your spine supple. With guidance on nutrition, posture fixes, mindfulness practices for positivity, stretches, and more, Dr. Hansraj's program has provided healing and pain relief for hundreds of patients. "The health of our back is essential to our overall wellness-not just our physical health, but our clarity of mind, emotional balance, and quality of life," says Dr. Hansraj. Here is an essential resource for anyone suffering from back issues-with powerful self-care methods to help you recover the joy and freedom of a healthy spine.

Ken Hansraj, MD, is a spinal and orthopedic surgeon with more than 20 years' experience specializing in preventative medicine and using minimally invasive approaches to spinal care when possible. Well known for his work on "text neck," he has appeared on CNN, CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, and NPR. He was named one of America's most compassionate doctors in 2020 by Vitals, and lives with his wife and son in Rockland County, New York.

"This is good medicine." --Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart "A groundbreaking game plan for your neck and back care." --Patrick F. O'Leary, MD, associate professor of spine surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York "With over 12 billion impressions online, Dr. Ken is one of the world's most celebrated orthopedic surgeons. His latest work is a blueprint for neck and spine care and how its health is essential to our overall well-being." --Richard Rubenstein, president, Rubenstein Public Relations "Back pain continues to be a prevalent problem. Far too many people are restricted from full enjoyment of life because of acute and chronic back pain. Dr. Hansraj provides an innovative, evidence-based, up-to-the-minute plan of action to reduce back pain and suffering." --Charles G. Fisher, MD, MHSc, FRCSC, professor and head--Division of Spine Surgery, University of British Columbia and Vancouver General Hospital "Learn to reduce the harms of belly fat, text neck, and sitting disease. Master the nine practical ways to keep your spine young, supple, and pain-free. Watch Your Back is a must-read." --Shiv Kumar Sarin, MD, professor, former chairman of the board of governors of the Medical Council of India, and recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar prize and the Padma Bushan