Keys to An Amazing Life: Secrets of the Cervical Spine (Spine Health)

Keys To An Amazing Life: Secrets OfThe Cervical Spine is written with the everydayperson in mind and consists of cutting-edge descriptionsof every option that is available and cost free for people.With 4 out of 5 people suff ering at some point intheir life, globally, spinal problems are one of the mostcommon reasons to visit a physician. Cost of care inthe United States is approximately 100 billion dollars ayear. Intelligent people from all walks of life demand toknow and want to know what makes up the spine, whatproblems could arise, and what lifestyle, conservativetreatment, and surgical options are available.Spinal Problems: Chapters 1–4 illustratethe parts of the spine, and discusses the global spinalproblem and typical spinal problems. " e illustrationsare presented in 2.5D detail. Anatomy and motion of theneck is explained. Herniated discs, degenerated disks,spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, infections, and tumorsare illustrated.Lifestyle Options: Chapters 5–8 explore thepower of a positive thought, the danger of a negativethought, the importance of neural plasticity, amygdalaplasticity, general thinking, and physical action andresponses. Deep belly breathing, meditation, brainwaveentrainment, air, silence, solitude, stillness, thought,affi rmations, and happiness are all free daily options thatinfluence spinal health.Good posture; planning; drinking water; napping;sleeping properly; getting up early; long, hot showers;avoidance of bending, lifting, twisting, and reachingare all examples of free everyday physical options thatcontributez to spinal health. Facet and nerve mobilityare explained and correlated for overuse syndromes." e dangers of cigarette smoking, with permanentdestruction of disc spacing, and cumulative risk fordiseases is clearly shown. Wholesome food options arealso discussed.Traditional Treatments: Chapters 9–13explain the modalities of aerobic activities and physicaltreatments such as massage, hot and cold packs,stimulation, ultrasound, and traction. " e uncommoncervical stabilization, postural training, osteopathicmanipulation techniques, and yoga techniques aredemonstrated.Surgical Treatments: Chapters 14–16 explainthe most common pain management and surgicalprocedures.