Endorsements

“A true back-owner’s manual. Required reading for anyone who has had back pain, has it now, or will have it.”
—Allen G. Zippin, MD, diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery

“Dr. Silverman goes into great detail regarding the causes of back and neck pain and includes a chapter on the healthy spine. He cites various causes of back pain-cultural, muscle, disk, and joint-discussing treatments and preventative measures. According to Silverman, psychological factors are more accurate in predicting cases of lower back pain than physical ones. His book features a chapter of success stories, information on myths and misconceptions, helpful “Think Back” sections concisely summarizing each chapter, and a bibliography. Your Miraculous Back helps in understanding the physical and cultural causes of back pain and underscores prevention over treatment. This book is recommended.”
—Elaine M. Lasda Bergman, Healthcare Assn. of New York State, Rensselaer

“Any book written to help people help themselves must contain technical details about how to do so—and this book is no exception. However, what distinguishes this book is that these gems are embedded in an account that personalizes Dr. Silverman to the reader. The stories of patients are presented with empathy and respect. The solutions to problems often enough originate in the application of some common sense plus some stretching and rubbing, so they are accessible to anyone. The book is easy, appropriate, convincingly honest, truly clinical—as well, I am sure, as an authoritative guide.”
—Harvey L. Lerner, MD, diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine

“Easy to read and understand without being overwhelmed by medical jargon. I’m in my seventies and the excercises really are helpful in alleviating what I thought were incurable old-age back aches and pains. The excercises do not require a lot of time to be effective, and I can handle everyday household chores pain-free. Although it won’t reduce my golf handicap, it definitely makes the game and getting around the course more enjoyable. I especially recommend it to baby boomers as a permanent reference.”
—P. Sheridan (Aiken, SC USA), 5 Stars at Amazon.com, September 16, 2006

Finally – something that makes sense!! “I’ve been experiencing lower back pain for about 7 years, and like the rest of us, nothing really ever worked. Doctors had no real solutions other than back surgery – which I certainly didn’t want to consider. Amazingly, this book has helped and I did not have to go under the knife!! I am very thankful to have discovered this rare gem. The back stretching exercises have really worked, so much so – that after a month of exercising my lower back feels stronger and the pain that typically plagues me is practically gone. Additionally, I found the description of how the back joints, muscles, and bones work together, their make-up, and their proper purpose to be very helpful. For those of you who are at their wits end with back pains and think that the doctor advocating surgery is the only way to get relief – try this book first… it is well worth the read.”
—Penn State “jbird” (Chicago, IL), 5 Stars at Amazon.com, September 11, 2006

An Excellent Book! “I have suffered from chronic back pain for the last 6 years. I have gone from this doctor to that doctor searching for relief. I have finally found my answer. A German proverb teaches us that nothing in this world is permanent, including back pain. Gerald Silverman’s “Your Miraculous Back” is a gift from heaven in that it offers targeted stretching exercises that significantly helped ease the pain I had. The book provides a lucid description of muscle and disc joint pain as well as practical methods for treatment and massage. I strongly encourage all who suffer from neck and back pain to read this book. It will certainly help. ”
—J. Ettinger “JEtt”, 5 Stars at Amazon.com, September 6, 2006

“Healing is a spiritual as well as a physical challenge. Dr. Silverman has helped the work of healing with this wonderful book.”
—Rabbi Marc Gellman, Ph.D., senior rabbi of Temple Beth Torah in Melville, NY