Instant Relief: Tell Me Where It Hurts and I'll Tell You What to Do (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780553381870)

A renowned physical therapist helps you get rid of your pain in just 10 seconds.

In this one-of-a-kind book, Peggy Brill, acclaimed author of The Core Program, shows you how to find relief from chronic and everyday aches and pains as well as all those stress-related pains that can attack so suddenly--whether you're at work, in a car or a plane, at home with your kids, recovering from surgery, or relaxing in bed. Instant Relief provides 100 clearly illustrated, easy-to-do 10-second exercises that provide immediate therapy for every part of your body--from your head to your toes.

- Does your upper body ache after hours of hunching over a report due by the end of the day?
Try doing the Brill Chicken. For extra relief, there's the Dead Brill Chicken.

- Desperate to get rid of that tension headache?
Try the Tongue Press, the Ear Tug, the Cheek Release, or the Scalp Glide.

- Is your lower back killing you?
Do the Pelvic Rock or the Pelvic Clock.

- Feel those calves cramping up again? Do the Ankle Pump.

- Need something to relieve your aching feet?
Try the Foot Dome, the Toe Lift, or a simple self-massage.

- Does your knee hurt when you walk downstairs?
Do the Squeeze and Step.

Author: Peggy Brill, Susan Suffes
ISBN-10: 0553381873
ISBN-13: 9780553381870
Publisher: Bantam
Language: English
Published: 06/10/2003
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 8.18h x 5.32w x 0.51d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 07/01/2003 pg. 113