Author(s): Tom Walters; Glen Cordoza

General Health

Pain and injury are inevitable-they are baked into the human experience. But you are not powerless. Your body is not fragile. It is strong and adaptable. With the right education, strategies, and mindset, you can figure out what's wrong and take steps toward healing. What's more, you can reduce the likelihood of reoccurring pain and injury by addressing weak links, improving your mobility, and optimizing strength and resilience. At the heart of this book are 30 rehab exercise programs for the most common pain and injuries in every body region-similar to what a licensed physical therapist would design for you. They cover everything from low back pain to tennis elbow to shin splints and provide a clear blueprint to follow for each stage of healing. Inside, you'll find, An overview of pain science, with information on how to treat both acute and chronic pain, Tools to help you identify the type of injury you have and how long it should take to heal, Evidence-based strategies for relieving pain and healing injuries, including soft tissue massage, stretching, mobilizations, and resistance exercise, The knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions in conjunction with your doctors-such as whether to have surgery, An overview of complementary and alternative interventions and which have been shown to be the most effective And much more, If you want the power to get out of pain and return to the activities you enjoy-and to do as much as possible on your own-look no further than Rehab Science.