BOOK REVIEW

Book Review

The Explain Pain Handbook: Protectometer (2015)

Lorimer Moseley & David S. Butler

An easily accessible book for people experiencing pain, it introduces the ‘Protectometer’ – a pain treatment tool. This handbook – personal workbook – helps you understand your personal pain formula, identify your DIMs (Danger in Me) and SIMs (Safety in Me) and provides six clear strategies for recovery from pain.

MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE

People in pain will often avoid movement. However, there are many ways to move and train your system out of pain. Exercise can be very effective in the treatment of chronic low back pain.

Movement Tips:

• Find your ideal movement, practice a consistent routine (pacing is key)
• Your choice of exercise for chronic low back pain should probably depend your preferences, access, costs and convenience.
• Move frequently – anything from 2 minutes of deep breathing or gentle ‘knee rocking’ can be helpful.
• Warm up and ease into exercise.
• Relax while moving – drop your shoulders, soften your knees, walk with swagger.
• Breathe – Try NOT to hold your breath