Get Your Low Back on Track: 30 Days to a Healthier Spine by Raven Sadhaka Seltzer

This comprehensive, self-directed program guides you through healing techniques for lower back issues. You are encouraged to educate yourself about your anatomy and condition, and to take a more active role in your own healing process. The program includes simple yoga-based movements and breath work, plus advice on examining and adjusting your lifestyle in ways that will enhance and support your ongoing healing.

The book (in Word [.doc] format on CD) consists of 30 short chapters, one for each day of the program. Each chapter deals with a different aspect of healing the lower back and emphasizes its place in the bigger picture of the body, mind and spirit connection. The chapters black and white photos to show one pose or movement for each day, as well as a healing affirmation for meditation purposes.

The program grew directly out of Ms. Seltzer's personal experience with herniated discs and spondylolithesis, her recovery from these conditions, and ultimately, her work with others in private practice.

Get Your Low Back on Track does not offer any medical advice nor is it a substitute for medical treatment or consultation it simply offers an alternative path to healing. It can be used on its own or in conjunction with other therapies. If you have serious physical or psychological conditions, you should always consult your primary care physician before undertaking this program or any other.

The CD also includes these materials:

• 10 Easy Ways to De-Stress Everyday
• 10-Minute Desk Yoga Routine (with photographs)
• Low Back Pain Clinic Daily Checklist
• Ergonomic Guidelines for Sitting and Standing (with photographs)
• The Energy Centers (Chakras) of the Body
• Understanding the Hormonal Food Chain
• Understanding Neurotransmitters
• Common Spinal Conditions, Disorders and Injuries

Ms. Seltzer is a yoga therapist and wellness consultant with over 20 years of experience. She has been practicing and teaching in the Boston area since 2003. Her articles have appeared online and in print and she is currently a back pain expert on www.selfgrowth.com. For more information, see or email her at ravensong4@yahoo.com

Smartbird Publications: December 2008.