This Patient Handbook Provides a Self-Treatment Plan to Help You Diagnose, Alleviate, Treat and Manage Neck Pain Quickly and Effectively At some point during their life, most people experience neck pain or pain from the neck that is felt across the shoulders, in the shoulder blade or the upper or lower arm. This type of pain can sometimes even be felt in the hand, or as pins and needles or numbness in the fingers. It can also cause headaches. If you are experiencing neck or cervical spine pain, you may have found treatments provided by doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors or other medical professionals that help the pain go away briefly, only to return later. If you are experiencing recurring persistent neck pain, then this book is for you. Written by internationally renowned physiotherapist Robin McKenzie, Treat Your Own Neck provides an easy-to-follow neck treatment plan to help you diagnose, alleviate, treat and manage debilitating neck pain quickly and effectively. You will gain an understanding of how the vertebrae and spine work, a background of common causes of neck pain, and simple neck stretches and exercises to move towards stiff neck relief and neck pain relief. In Treat Your Own Neck you’ll learn: How the vertebrae and spine work - What healthy, natural posture looks like - How to move towards optimal neck health - The basics of mechanical pain - Causes of mechanical pain including overstretching, tissue damage and bulging discs - Common causes of neck pain and how to prevent it - How the McKenzie Method works - A simple exercise program to help treat and prevent neck pain - What to do when experiencing acute neck pain - How to prevent the recurrence of pain Written by Robin McKenzie. Illustrated. Softcover; 80 pages. Published On: 2023-10-02 "After 3 days of exercises and posture adjustments I am feeling fantastic and am off the painkillers, thank you." "Treat Your Own Neck was such a tremendous help to me―so simple, it really is a great relief." "If this book were a pill it would be hailed as the greatest breakthrough in neck pain ever made." This patient handbook provides an easy-to-follow self-treatment plan to quickly and effectively diagnose, alleviate, treat and manage debilitating neck and related pains, even for the long-term sufferer. Second in the best-selling Treat Your Own series, written by internationally-renowned Robin McKenzie OBE, CNZM, this book distils the essence of the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® or MDT™, as taught to medical professionals worldwide, in an easily accessible format direct to the sufferer. Treat Your Own Neck , together with the first in the series, Treat Your Own Back , has been translated into 18 different languages and has sold over 6 million copies worldwide. Numerous international studies have confirmed that the McKenzie Method® allows sufferers to take control of their own pain and postural management, avoid surgery and a long-term costly dependence upon clinicians―thereby reflecting Robin McKenzie’s selfless determination to put the patient first and empower self-care. Written by Robin McKenzie. Illustrated. Softcover; 80 pages. Fifth edition. Robin McKenzie, CNZM, OBE, FCSP (Hon), FNZSP (Hon), Dip MDT, Dip MT The late Robin McKenzie was a renowned spinal expert and an authority on the treatment of lower back and neck pain. His method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) is taught by clinicians around the world. MDT, along with his heralded series of books and lumbar supports has helped hundreds of thousands of people achieve freedom from back, neck, shoulder and knee pain. For over 50 years, The McKenzie Method® has put the power in the patient's hands, utilizing education and self-treatment strategies to provide long-lasting relief from pain. This book is meant for those with straightforward recurring mechanical problems. There are only a few people who will not benefit from the advice given in this book. Nearly everyone can commence the exercise programme, provided the recommended precautions are taken. Once you have started the exercises, carefully watch your pain pattern. If your pains are getting progressively worse and remain worse the following day, or if they are slowly increasing in severity and becoming intolerable, seek advice from a qualified clinician. NEW 5th edition by Robin McKenzie Excellent for both patient and clinician Includes information on causes of neck pain, when to exercise, and specific exercise techniques Also features: revised and updated content, new research studies, new photos, new simplified layout