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Table 6 The Back Pain Helpbook * table of contents

From: Yoga vs. physical therapy vs. education for chronic low back pain in predominantly minority populations: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Chapter 1

A self-assessment

3

Chapter 2

Back pain and you

15

Chapter 3

Reversing the downward spiral of back pain

39

Chapter 4

Effectively managing your back pain

47

Chapter 5

Managing flare-ups and emergencies

53

Chapter 6

Working with doctors and other health professionals

59

Chapter 7

Medicines for controlling back pain

65

Chapter 8

Physical methods of pain control

75

Chapter 9

Pain control through mind-body techniques

93

Chapter 10

Handling the effects of pain on thoughts and emotions

97

Chapter 11

Recognizing depressive illness when you have back pain

107

Chapter 12

A balanced approach to physical activity

113

Chapter 13

The comfort zone: key to good posture and body mechanics

119

Chapter 14

Stretch to prevent pain and stiffness

141

Chapter 15

Exercises for building strength and endurance

153

Chapter 16

Feeling better through aerobic activities

163

Chapter 17

Staying active in an inactive world

169

Chapter 18

Solutions for sleep problems

177

Chapter 19

Strengthening your relationships

185

Chapter 20

Intimacy and sex

193

Chapter 21

Back pain and your job

199

Chapter 22

Final thoughts on feeling and doing better

209

Appendix

The American Chronic Pain association’s ten steps for dealing with pain

215

Index

 

219

  1. *The Back Pain Helpbook, [60].