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Mio | Home » » » Walk Yourself Well: Eliminate Back Pain, Neck, Shoulder, Knee, Hip and Other Structural Pain Forever-Without Surgery or Drugs | | | | | | | Description: | | Learn the best way to walk. Sherry Brourman P.T., teaches her straightforward and innovative method for balancing the body and eliminating pain. With a comprehensive, easy to understand self-evaluation, and illustrated stretching, strengthening and walking exercises, you can learn how to eliminate neck pain, back pain, hip pain, leg pain, knee pain and all types of structural pain, naturally, without surgery or drugs. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Sherry Brourman | | Paperback:
| 312 pages | | Publisher:
| Sherry Brourman | | Publication Date:
| October 26, 2007 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0974779113 | | Package Length:
| 9.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 21 reviews |
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 It Works!Aug 16, 2010
Fourteen years ago, my jaw was misaligned by a TMJ specialist. I lived in constant pain and couldn't control my body very well. Over time I became very weak and was legally disabled. The doctors didn't know what to do. In order to help myself, I looked into every pain management book I could find. I tried many, including the well known Feldenkrais Method and the McKenzie Method for neck pain, but the pain would usually come back after a while.
When I first read this book, I was skeptical--after having tried so many books to no avail, but the writing was interesting and after trying out the program for 6 weeks, my pain was kept at bay--for the first time in my life! This book not only teaches you how to strengthen your body, but also balances it. It takes a holistic approach. Together, they gave my body the tools it needed to get stronger and heal.
My jaw and neck will never be the same, but instead of being controlled by the pain, I am able to control it and hence live a productive life. I have also seen the author in private practice, but only for consultation. I like doing the exercises at my own time and place and enjoy the quiet time I have doing them-In fact, I call them my "meditation in motion." The money I have saved from seeing a PT or someone who works with the body such as an Alexander Technique teacher is incomparable. I have been doing these exercises and walking for nine years now, and it is still going strong. I like to run afterwards. If the exercises are safe enough for me, it would be safe enough for anyone.
I was an artist and liked the 3D computer-animated illustration. The writing was simple enough for a layman like me to understand, yet thorough--the author even talks about how to breath while exercising; she left no stone unturned, and the tone of voice was warm.
Thank you Ms. Brourman for sharing your amazing gift from God. It has changed my life.
2 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Think again about the Sandwich SystemDec 27, 2008
Some of the information is in this book is great but the bottom line is quite troubling. The Sandwich Method of "squeezing my stomach and back muscles together as a means of generating musculoskeletal stability" pg. 7 didn't work at all for me. Basically I couldn't breathe much less bend in my hip joints so I could move down the street.
As a teacher of the F. M. Alexander Technique I see many people who are suffering with back pain. I understand that muscle tone is important. The method of arriving at tone and better balance can be much more subtle and useful. By directing the whole body and keeping the whole body in mind while working with back pain, one will be able to arrive at the appropriate muscle tone and also keep their ability to move.
We must consciously uncover our thoughts and movement habits that are in our own way of moving with our best balance. Then we can allow our own bodies to do what we already know -- when we get out of our own way things can function as they are meant to function. This process of learning takes time and is totally worth it.
The Joy of Walking Well with Ann Rodiger
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
a great reference for feetApr 15, 2008
I found the information in this book exciting, compelling and read it through from cover to cover. Finally someone's talking about feet!
As a former dancer and current teacher..I see a lot of mean treatment to the feet. Many of my personal concerns, hunches and observations were articulated. I am adding book to my library and recommended reading list.
I especially liked the way the author addressed and offered corrective measures for heel to floor contact. My own feet have suffered under my abuse in breaks, strains, burns and other mean injuries and I can tell you...doctors offer little in the way of truly useful information. Just a shot, a pill, a cast, a knife...it's terrible and frustrating.
I think we would be better served with this information in our elementary classrooms than having to memorize all the former president's birthdays and names!!!
It's no fun hurting and many of our hurts happen when we lack information and mishandle our bodies.
Some reviewers found her stories and writing style lacking..yes her verbage is at times goofy. Her reference to "buns" had me doing a couple of double takes to make sure I wasn't seeing things...
I personally liked the simplicity of the pictures/drawings. I would have enjoyed more..to demonstrate proper and improper form.
A video/dvd would be a great addition to this book to help us audio/visual learners.
I checked this book out from the library and have ordered my own copy. This information is highly useful for any dance, movement or fitness coach as well as anyone who is sick of putting their well being into the hands of others!
This book is a keeper.
10 of 12 found the following review helpful:
This is a great book with a wealth of information and helped me immenselyAug 08, 2007
This book contains such a valuable wealth of knowledge for anyone, and especially for those in pain. I was having major back pains for years, and the tools that I received in this book took me to a much better place physically. I would have to take umberance with another reviewer on this book. As I was reading it I never noticed any typos, as I was actually trying to pay attention to the information, not concern myself with petty thing like tpyos. I think it's ridiculous to tell others not buy the book on this account. If you have any pain or want to get healthier, Do buy this book. In addition, there is certainly original material here in the way that the author has synergized the disciplines of Physical Therapy, Proper Posture, and Gait Correction. I'm not sure what the reviewer is looking for in original material, maybe snap your fingers and poof, you're better! We live in the real world, and this book has real, fresh answers.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
This is such a valuable book for anyone, whether you are in pain or not!Aug 08, 2007
This book contains such a valuable wealth of knowledge for anyone, and especially for those in pain. I was having major back pains for years, and the tools that I received in this book took me to a much better place physically. I've read it all the way through twice, and although not every exercise applies to me, I learn new things each time I read it. The way Ms. Brourman has synergized the disciplines of Physical Therapy, Proper Posture, and Gait Correction is surely ahead of her time. Although all the work I did with Chiropractors and Orthopedic Doctors was valuable, it never really addressed the major problems of proper posture, gait, and muscle strength. My advice to others is to read the book and progress along at a slow yet deliberate rate. For anyone in pain looking for a "Quick Fix," good luck! It's a rare thing. Expect to do some work, but like myself, feeling good was certainly worth it in the end.
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