Jan Sadler has alos tapes available on 'Comfortable Sitting' (based on the Alexander Technique), Pacing, Pain Management Skills, Peaceful Sleep and one that accompanies the book, 'Natural Pain Relief'. She also has another book, 'Peaceful Sleep' published, with another book in the offing next year sometime. For more details e-mail her here Jan Sadler See Jan's Website Pain Support
It's the second edition and is a step by step guide for coping with and overcoming chronic pain. The ISBN number is 1-57224-050-4 and costs $17.95 US
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Video's
Relief from back pain is at hand in 'Fighting Back', a new self-help video to be released by Warner Vision on March 9th '98, price £10.99. It will enable the Uk's 27m back pain sufferers - some 60% of the adult population - to alleviate symptoms through gentle exercise in the comfort of their own home.
The 60 minute release is the brainchild of Maggie Hayward, 58, who has been afflicted with severe back pain since the age of 18.
She produced a video on discovery that regular controlled movement improved the condition which traditional treatment, including surgery, drugs, a body corset, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Faith Healing, and acupuncture had failed to combat. She had three major operations in which a disc had been removed, her vertebrae were fused together and plates and screws inserted into her spine.
Presented by TV personality, Judi Spiers, 'Fighting Back' provides information, advice and support for back pain sufferers. With the expert guidance of chartered physiotherapist Carol Sweet, viewers were taken through a structured exercise routine used in the Pain Management Programme at the Manchester and Salford Pain Centre. It also highlights the personal stories of seven patients, aged from 13 to 58, who all appear on the video.
A mother of four and grandmother, Maggie raised money to make 'Fighting Back' on completion of the NHS-run Salford-based course which taught her to deal with her problem for the first time in more that 38 years. Maggie said: "It is now widely accepted that gentle movement will do more to minimise back pain that total bed rest. The Pain Management Programme showed me that through regular daily exercise, I could combat my condition and recover my self esteem. I got my life back and wanted others to share the same benefits."
'Fighting Back' differs from other exercise videos in that it provides a first hand insight into the condition which is responsible for 116m days off work each year with an annual cost to British industry of at least £5.1 billion.
Dr.Chris Spanswick, Director of the Manchester and Salford Pain Centre, added: "There is a group of people who continue to feel major pain even though they have been all the appropriate treatments. Maggie provides a sympathetic and thought-provoking look at back pain, from the viewpoint of a genuine sufferer, and, through her experiences, offers a blueprint for making day-to-day life more bearable."
Fighting Back will be available in all good retailers nationwide and by telephoning 01282 456666
Cassettes
For a wide selection of self-help cassettes Wendy Lloyd
Wendy Lloyd - Talking Life Seminars Back Pain in the Community.
Back to mobility -32 back pain exercises
Coping with back pain 1&2
Coping with back pain 3&4
Coping with headache and migraine
Feeling good 1&2
Feeling good 3&4
Let go of tension
Relaxation Kit Sides A&B
Relaxation Kit sides C&D
Seascape
Stress busters
Relax in time
Relaxing Musica