Overpower Pain - by Mitchell T Yass (Paperback)

About the Book

Yass has helped thousands of patients avoid surgery, eliminate chronic pain, and lose weight. "Overpower Pain" offers a revolutionary new approach to establishing the true cause of pain and methods to stop it.

Book Synopsis

More than 55 million Americans have experienced chronic pain lasting more than three years, and even more will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. In this groundbreaking new book, Mitchell Yass claims that such pain is the result not of physical injuries such as herniated discs or arthritis, but of muscular imbalance and weakness. Using the program he has developed in his fifteen years as a physical therapist, Yass provides a comprehensive strength-training program to help readers overcome pain and return to full functioning capacity. Unlike other books, which provide only quick fixes for resolving or coping with the problem, Overpower Pain describes in detail how muscle functions, how it causes pain, and what specific exercises can be done to relieve pain in every part of the body.

Review Quotes

More than 75 million people in the U.S. alone suffer from chronic pain. Most would prefer a natural approach to relieving, or even eliminating their pain, rather than the risky surgeries or addictive drugs that are often prescribed. This is the audience for Overpower Pain: The Strength-Training Program that Stops Pain without Drugs or Surgery, a new book by physical therapist Mitchell T. Yass. After treating more than 10,000 patients, Yass has determined that the cause of most pain is muscle weakness or imbalance, even if the patient has other medical conditions such as arthritis, a herniated disc, or stenosis. Based on this conclusion, he wrote Overpower Pain, which describes the causes and symptoms of pain in various parts of the body and outlines the best exercises for strengthening weakened muscles. A glossary and workout charts are also included. Overpower Pain is an excellent book for anyone interested in a natural approach to pain control. It's important to note, however, that most of the exercises require gym equipment and aren't suited for the typical do-it-at-home routine. And, always, be sure to consult a medical professional before undertaking any form of new exercise routine, particularly if you have any health concerns.

About the Author

A graduate of the SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn and New York Institute of Technology, Dr. Mitchell Yass is the founder and owner of a thriving physical therapy practice in Farmingdale, NY. Over the last fifteen years, his strength-training program has been used to treat thousands of patients, many of whom were misdiagnosed by x-rays and MRIs. He currently serves more than 8,000 physical therapy patients and 4,000 personal training clients.

Yass is a regular contributor to Muscle Training Illustrated and Fitness Plus, and was named personal trainer of the month by Exercise for Men Only. His unique approach and intricate knowledge of human anatomy have been shared through his lectures, the prestigious Bodies exhibition in New York, and Fit for Life!, the television series he created to help viewers achieve greater levels of fitness throughout life.