My Neck Hurts! includes information on the following topics, illustrated with photographs and drawings: physical therapy, from exercises and aquatherapy to ultrasound and traction; electrical stimulation methods such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and percutaneous neuromodulation therapy (PNT); manual therapies: massage, osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), and chiropractic treatment; medications, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), muscle relaxants, and topical medications; botulinum toxin therapy, occipital nerve blocks, and other forms of injection therapy; alternative and complementary therapies such as acupuncture, biofeedback, yoga, and PilatesThis truly readable resource includes patient stories, diagrams, and color illustrations as well as tips on how to effectively communicate with your physician, and an appendix of Web sites and other resources.
