Watch Your Back

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A self-care guide for better back health—and overall well-being—with nine essential strategies to support your neck and spine Back problems are the leading cause of disability worldwide—and many of us will endure severe or chronic back pain at some time in our lives. But what can we do? Are surgery and painkillers the only answers? “Not at all,” says spine and neck expert Dr. Ken Hansraj. “There are dozens of exercises, habits, and techniques you can practice—anytime, anyplace—that will significantly improve, if not completely heal, your back pain.” Now, this leading researcher presents a comprehensive guide to help you overcome physical, mental, and emotional factors that contribute to back problems.
In Watch Your Back, Dr. Hansraj offers a straightforward program for taking the health of your spine and neck into your own hands. Here he offers nine adoptable strategies that provide simple, specific directions on what to do to strengthen your back and make your spine supple. With guidance on nutrition, posture fixes, mindfulness practices for positivity, stretches, and more, Dr. Hansraj’s program has provided healing and pain relief for hundreds of patients.
“The health of our back is essential to our overall wellness—not just our physical health, but our clarity of mind, emotional balance, and quality of life,” says Dr. Hansraj. Here is an essential resource for anyone suffering from back issues—with powerful self-care methods to help you recover the joy and freedom of a healthy spine.

Ken Hansraj, MD, is a spinal and orthopedic surgeon with more than 20 years’ experience specializing in preventative medicine and using minimally invasive approaches to spinal care when possible. Well known for his work on “text neck,” he has appeared on CNN, CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, and NPR. He was named one of America’s most compassionate doctors in 2020 by Vitals, and lives with his wife and son in Rockland County, New York.

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