The Groundbreaking Program for Total Body Pain Prevention and Rapid Relief

Good stories, explanations are understandable and the stretches WORK! My friend recommended the book; she has been doing the stretches for 3+months and they work! I felt relief after only a few days!

These exercises/stretches may work well to prevent problems in people who don't already have musculoskeletal pain. I have a connective tissue disorder with a lot of chronic muscle and joint pain, and the 3-minute exercises didn't work at all for me. For one thing, I was unable to do the regular exercises because of an injured hand so I did the exercises for seniors. I did these mostly sitting on the sofa, as is recommended by the author. Not only did they not help, I started getting low back pain that I did not previously have. If you use these exercises, don't do them on the sofa! Use a straight-back chair. The exercise for hand pain made my hand worse.

While the author does seem to know a lot about the human structure, the book is wordier than it needs to be and the exercises are simply yoga asanas under a different name. One reviewer thinks "3 Minutes to a Pain-Free Life" is what Egoscue exercises should be and aren't. Having done the Egoscue exercises and benefited from them, I completely disagree.

the store has done it again! Your sellers are prompt and efficient. 4 Minutes to Pain Free is a wonderful book and I was pleased to receive it so promptly so I could get started with this program. Thanks for such good service!

First of all... exercises can not relieve the pain in 3 minute period... and as the book mentions that the most important this is prevention... that means working for years before your get the relief...

It is k book but the title is misleading. The title implies (at least to me) that there are some real (sort of psycho - hypnotically)pain management techniques. But instead the book just provides with anatomy and exercises to MAINTAIN the body and PREVENT from issues to happen.

I do yoga for years and have a medical degree, so this book has no use to me.

This is the best expose of how chairs kill. Ancient Egyptian chairs were the downfall of human physiology. Even your expensive Aero is a monstrous torture device. Cultures without chairs like Asia and Africa have bodies that are "designed" to last 120 years !!!
The first 132 pages are pretty boring, and self-congratulatory, and CHAIR-NEGATIVE !!!

Seriously, good basic exercises, and because there are only 6 basic exercises, you have some reasonable chance of daily compliance.
They're gonna take 5 minutes (to get from one asana to the next) but still, it's do-able.
This regime is laid out nicely on pages 132-147.

The specific remedy section from 150-287 -might- be useful to some, but gets into a high degree of complexity.
I can't the specific remedies, but like Egoscue, the complexity is off-putting.

I've lived & used Yoga for decades. I've also taught modified classes for others with physical constraints. That's why I'll address those thoughts. Due to early trauma and how my body responds to same, I've had spinal fusions and more. I've used most healing modalities, worked with top pain clinics, used western and alternative treatments. Both worlds can hold many of us hostage. I stay active as able but have continued to live with severe chronic pain, all while being self supportive (I work) and practicing pro-active health care. I sceptically picked this book up off a shelf in a science museum. It came home w/me. Whether it's the order in which the simple moves are done, the consistency , the short time spent in each TMI, the tests along the way...it doesn't matter. What matters is that it has helped ease my pain. That's my bottom line. I've shared the book w/others who live with similar problems. They've each added to their own success rate. It's an worthwhile tool for the boxes of each who lives with disabling pain or wish to avoid entering that world. The angry Yoga practitioner writers may have missed a point that often long hours of even the healthiest moves can create discord. It's how any asana is used, and the time spent in same, that can add to or deplete our well being. Even herbs can harm if used incorrectly. My vote is....give it a try. These TMI's may be adapted by almost everyone.

P.W.

For example, the position that the doctor calls "The Lizard" is actually "Upward-Facing Dog" pose. The one he calls "The Arch", is actually the "Cat" pose, and his "lizard" is the "cobra". The book contains quite a bit of medical detail which may or may not interest you, The poses are certainly helpful, but I would recommend borrowing the book from the library (as I did), and turn to page 132 to find the positions. Toward the back of the book you can find a section where he explains poses for certain ailments (with pictures), which I found helpful, and I also appreciated the section with modified positions for senior citizens. All in all, about 1/4 of the book was helpful to me. I certainly do not plan to purchase the book.

I first checked this out of the library in ebook form and found the exercises helpful enough to buy the book. Maybe basic, but I have been consistently doing the 3 minute routine for a few months and I notice an improvement.

The book is a little wordy at times and most of these types of books point back to how amazing they think their method is so that gets a little old!

I overheard a passenger on a bus (recovering from a knee injury) rave about this book. I was curious. Investing 3 minutes seems a bit too easy.

I ordered the book and read through it in one evening. The first portion deals with the causes of pain, how we accept and treat pain and the general misconceptions of contempary pain management. Halfway through the book you'll come to the "exercises." Six basic positions. Sweep your skepticism aside and try the series of yoga like positions in the order prescribed. These are relaxed, non-bouncy, dynamic moves and slowly stretches muscles and joints in a very positive way. It's a well organized book and stresses that the prevention program can be done at anytime of day. In the time it takes to brew a cup of coffee or during the long commercial breaks on network TV - you'll experience, litterally, an overnight improvement.

This book will be part of my Christmas gift list to friends and relatives.

Good stuff overall. Yes it is modified yoga, so what? Cherry picked postures to give you maximum relief in minimal time. Reminds me, in some ways, of the Five Tibetan Rituals used for an immune system 'tune up' with added benefit of a more supple body, also highly recommended (mumbo jumbo notwithstanding).

So, why only four stars? A few things... 30 seconds of Arch seems unnecessary, especially in light of noted spinal biomechanist Dr. Stuart McGill's research that anything over 8 or so repetitions offers diminishing returns in terms of any benefit. Also, may movements, such as Natural Squat are with feet shoulder width apart. That's fine, but he doesn't really explain why. INFLEX stretching instructs most movements with feet together, on the other hand Dan John's 'Goblet Squats' or 'Potato sack Squats' position feet slightly wider so that when you are in the down position you are 'in the hole'. SO, which is it, what is the rationale? Not clear to me.
Nevertheless, an excellent book, helpful, and doable in a way that Egoscue, for all its theory, really isn't for normal, working, child-rearing people with real-life time constraints. Recommended!

Five weeks ago I injured my back doing a mundane task I've been doing all my life (cleaning the bathtub) and subsequently experienced the worst pain of my life. I couldn't do anything, just standing up was enough misery that it became impossible. At one point, I thought to myself, "If I have to live with this the rest of my life, I don't want to live". I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist with some level of expertise in working with clients who have chronic pain, but this gave me a whole new level of compassion and empathy for people who have to live in those circumstances. And, even more important, it gave me great hope that it doesn't have to be that way for me and for the majority of people who experience pain.

Needless to say, when I heard about the 3 Minutes to a Pain-Free Life (from my lovely mom - other than my existence, this turned out to be the greatest gift she's ever given me!), I was highly skeptical. After all, I spent about two and a half hours exercising and stretching each day and was still living with a lot of pain. I thought I was in great shape, but I was perplexed about why I was living with multiple aches and varied levels of pain (my neck, shoulders, fingers, toes, knees, upper back, lower back, and hips all hurt), all of which seemed to be getting worse. I'm 48 years old and was diagnosed with arthritis in my knees at the age of 22. I thought that by staying extremely active, I could circumvent further pain and injury, but this notion wasn't panning out in the reality of how I felt. Dr. Wesiberg helped me to understand exactly why this was happening to my body and what I needed to do about it!

I have been doing the Weisberg method for 10 days now and I can tell you, I'm experiencing an absolute miracle!!! This morning I woke up pain-free for the first time since I can remember. Not only is the extreme pain resulting from my back injury completely gone (I'm still left with some stiffness and limited flexibility, but I'm convinced this will completely go away as well), but I feel no pain in any of the areas aforementioned! I now consider myself an ambassador for the 3 Minutes to a Pain-Free Life and will share my results of the method with anyone who is willing to listen. If you read this book, you'll understand why most of us live with musculoskeletal pain and what can be done (in three easy minutes)to heal and live virtually a pain-free life. Thanks to Dr. Weisberg I feel like I have a whole new lease on life! I am convinced that you will too if you read the book and follow Dr. Weisberg's method! I am overjoyed for you and for me! Thank you Dr. Weisberg!!!

By the way, the one person who wrote a negative review, obviously never read the book. I feel sorry for K. Prater... he/she is probably still living in pain...

This book has literally changed my life! After working for years with various therapists for back pain, including physical therapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Feldenkrais, and various others, this was the first book (and I have read many on pain relief) that helped me help myself. While the various therapies always helped for a while, I needed a way to make the benefits more lasting - and this technique WORKS! It also made a difference to me that he explains why each position helps and what to expect as I continue to follow the program. I began this program 5 months ago and considering this has been a life-long problem the results from the beginning have been amazing. I find this book so helpful that I gave many friends and relatives a copy for Christmas and they are now sending me their own rave reviews. A delightful "side effect" reported by friends in their 70's and 80's is a noticeable improvement in their sense of balance. Where they once might have fallen, they notice a stronger sense of balance and control. This is a major benefit as we get older. Also, my younger friends who are active in sports and work out regularly, are finding their workouts both easier and improved. One young friend says she often does the 3 minute program several times a day "just because it feels so good and doesn't take long." Included in the book is a three-month check up that makes one aware of a future problem before it gets severe enough to cause pain. By doing the suggested remedial exercises we can then prevent pain before it starts. I'd like to see this book in every person's hands who cares about a life that is pain-free both now and in the future. I would give it ten stars if permitted.

I bought this book for my husband to read but he wasn't interested so I read through it. I found it very interesting & was amazed at the ages of some of the people who gave reviews in the book. I am in my early 60's & couldn't squat down & get back up without getting on my knees first & grabbing the counter to help me get up. Not any more! Since I started doing the 3-minutes a day therapeutic movements, I can squat with no problem & get back up on my own. There are times when I have worked out in the yard & feel a little lower back pain. When I do the TM's it seems to help a lot. I tell everyone I know about this book. There is so much useful information in it. I'm getting ready to read it through again; this time understanding it much better because I know it works.

My mother gave me this book as a gift, and I treasure it! I think she chose it for me because she knows I can get immersed in my work and ignore my pain until it gets simply unbearable. At first, I just flipped straight to the six stretches (for the total of 3 minutes of stretches). I have had nerve, knee and foot issues, sometimes aggravated by the dance classes I take every week and refuse to give up, so I wanted to see if the stretches could help. They did! I appreciated not only the helpful photo illustrations of each stretch but also the author's suggestion of very cheap and readily available alternatives to accessories or equipment like steps or strength bands. In other words: there are NO excuses not to get started. I also appreciate the stretches he recommends for specific areas of the body (like for me, my feet/achilles heels). The book is easy to read, and it includes compelling real-life examples, so I eventually read most of it. The author also compelled me to look at pain as an ally -- as a message from my body, saying: please do something, please change something. When you think about pain this way, it's not about covering it up with pain medications. It's about listening to your body to understand how you can work with it, not against it.

I have bought and read many books looking for a way to become pain free. I have scoliosis so becoming pain free is a tall order. Most are complicated and overwhelming. I didn't have great expectations that this would be any different but I was so wrong. I borrowed it from the library and am now going to buy a copy. It's a must-have book. I have been doing his 3 min workout for several days and can feel the difference. I can't imagine that such a short routine would be so effective but it is. Dr Weisberg is brilliant.

A friend loaned my husband his copy of this book and now I am buying it to have for reference. I am 'only' 47 and feel I should be in much better shape, but am not. I have old injuries and am in quite a bit of pain daily requiring me to take both otc and prescription meds just to function. I began doing the program and a few of the additional exercises. What I want people to realize is that you can modify the positions until you become stronger and more flexible, which will happen. You can even do some of the exercises in bed. The most difficult position for most seems to be the squat. I modified it by putting a book under each heel of equal thickness. As I become more balanced and stronger (which is happening quickly) I reduce the thickness of the books with the end goal of using nothing. If you cannot lower yourself from the standing position, start in the squat. Use your common sense. Even though I have decent knowledge of the human body, I really enjoyed learning the "why" of each position. It gives me something to concentrate on while I am holding the position. My advise is to go straight to the exercise portion of the book, read and review it. Then go through and read the rest. Most people want instant gratification for all things. well, our bodies are not microwave ovens. It took time to get where you are and it will take time to reverse the conditions causing your pain. If you try to stretch a muscle to aggressively to get faster results, you will just tear the tissue, injure yourself and be further behind. It doesn't take years to see results from this plan, but it might take a few months to see dramatic improvement. My initial impression was a sense of accomplishment and a better mental state because I was doing something rather than sitting/lying around being in pain. As my muscles stretch I noticed quickly feeling more at ease and stronger, more balanced. It is worth giving it a try. It takes a very short amount of time and you have nothing to lose. Think about it this way: If you do nothing you are guaranteed to stay in pain and it will get worse. If you do this the worst that can happen is it won't get worse, and it will probably get better!

I am a 60 year old woman with Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis. I have been in chronic pain for 13 or so years. I've tried everything...chiropractic, massage, acupunture, pain medication, chinese herbs, hypnosis, magnet therapy, myotherapy and much more. I came across this book in the library and I was skeptical but interested in what the Doctor had to say. Well, I implemented his program (I figured I could do anything for 3 minutes) and although I had a hard time getting into 2 of the therapuetic movements, after about 3 weeks I am starting to notice a difference. I am so amazed. I still have pain but it's getting better all the time and I am able to move my joints and muscles better. I am very optimistic that this program will eventually get me pain free. Thank you Dr. Wesiberg.

Seven months ago I experienced a very painful episode with my left knee. I was not aware of any causative event, but suddenly I could barely walk. I tried every treatment and product imaginable. I had an MRI, consulted two orthopedic surgeons, and briefly considered surgery as my only option. This was after spending hendreds of dollars on products (knee braces, heat and cold wraps, herbs, ointments, etc.), and trying acupuncture, physical therapy, massage, and a host of other therapies. I was unable to exercise, gained weight, and began scanning Modern Maturity magazine for walking aids! Then, my daughters gave me a copy of the book, "3 Minutes to a Pain-Free Life", and I started to do the six therapeutic movements outlined in the book. I've been doing them daily now for a month and I have regained considerable mobility. I was able to start an exercise program and I'm amazed that I can now walk and exercise without pain. I even had my back go out on me, and I immediately did the specific stretches the book recommended. By the second day I was able to stand tall and move without debilitating pain. Another bonus of the book is that it is a highly readable layman's text of Anatomy and Physiology. I learned a lot about my body in the process of healing it. I plan to buy this book for everyone I know who struggles with chronic pain.

I have osteo arthritis and fibromyalgia and was in pain daily, both moving and sitting still. After having problems with daily prescription meds, I would take OTC pain meds only when it was too painful to move. After hearing the Doctor on CoasttocoastAM, I decided to give the book a try. It's a miracle, after three months of doing the daily TM's, I am pain free. I can do all the things I haven't been able to do in years. I haven't changed anything else in my life except read this book. Thanks Dr Weisberg!!

I am a certified massage therapist with many clients in chronic pain as well as personally having a chronic pain issue. I was excited to find a solution that WORKS with CONSISTENT practice. After about 3 weeks I got out of bed one morning without limping and NO PAIN! What a relief! I really beleive in the importance of stretching but the shortest full body program that I had found effective took about 20 minutes. Most people do not have the discipline or the time to be consistent with that amount of time. Anyone can work three minutes a day into their schedule! I believe that is the reason that nearly everyone that I have recommended this program to has kept at it and many of my clients have experienced significant relief from chronic pain as well. Another feature that I liked about this book is that it has modified stretches for different levels of fitness/flexibility. I highly recommend it!

I have used the three minute program for more than 10 years. As I age there are new areas to tune up when something new hurts this is my go to reference. I have degenerative disk disease in my neck so the help from this book has been significant.

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I really enjoyed reading this book and was especially excited to learn about the 6 thirty second exercises that I, as a senior citizen, could do to get my body in better shape. I have been having regular chiropractic treatments for more than 50 years, but now I'm finding that my back is feeling good without them. I suppose I might sometime in the future need to again consult a chiropractor, but for now, I'm feeling great! The exercises are easy to do and because they take only a total of 3 minutes each day, I have no trouble following through and doing them with regularity. I recommended the book to my older brother who has been having severe back pain. Now he is also doing the exercises and feels better than he has for many years.

After reading all the great reviews I obtained a copy. The book is nicely written with illustrations
as needed but not too much, just right.

I used the workout for my shoulder for about a week, two or three workouts overall (page 161 in case
anyone is curious). Woke up this morning and it took an hour or so to remember......NO PAIN.
I have been living with this for awhile now and though it would subside here-and-there, it was always
there (so to speak). I was also getting this 'popping' type action, when I would move the shoulder /arm
around, like the joint was out of alignment or something, and that is GONE as well.

Anyhow, it's been nearly the entire day now and nothing. I'm going to keep up the exercise. I used
a stretch band that I had available. I think it was a 13 pounder; you can get off the store. I used the BodyLastics brand (that too is a 5 star) but I'm sure about anything will do. I plan to use the plan
for at least another week or two and then I'll decide to continue, or not after that. I have been doing
other shoulder exercises and though I would get a little relief, here-and-there, nothing approached what
this one exercise (apparently) did.

I am REALLY happy. I thought that I had damaged the shoulder, apparently that is not the case and I saved
myself a trip to the Dr., physical therapy, surgery, drugs and who knows what. This would also be a great
book to have handy as a reference. You'll know why after you read it over.

Good luck with your problem. This book is a great investment, now and in the future.

I appreciated the educational aspect of this book a lot. I learned a lot about the parts of my body (always wondered what the difference between a ligament and a tendon was). Also the chapter on the different classes of pain-killers was useful and I understand more fully how they work, possible side affects, and know now which one to choose. As for the program of stretching, I think it is great. My only wish for the book was for some info on obesity and how to work the exercises when you're just too heavy to do them correctly. I fudged and used some of the alternatives for "seniors" that worked, though. All and all, a very helpful book and I look forward to regaining my flexibility and reducing pain as I work the program.

Got into a mess with inflamation... arthritis, dropped foot syndrom, extreme pain from sciatica etc. and couldn't walk, couldn't work, couldn't sleep. Doctor put me on Zydol and turned me into a zombie.

Tried the exercise for sciatica and the pain subsided 50% in 30 seconds. That convinced me to do the 3 min execrices plus a few other specific ones several times a day. Soon stopped Zydol and over the next two months got a new body. Two months later I could run. Now 9 months later I have flexibility and it's like the clock has been turned back 10 years. I'm very grateful hence this review.

Why do I keep buying these crappy books? Nothing new here. Just a superficial treatment and a rehash of simple yoga asanas. Better books are MELT method (Sue Hitzmann) and Roll model (Jill Miller).

For those experiencing pain, this is the book to get! I have been doing them more-or-less daily for over two years following treatment for a herniated disc. Before I started them, I could not garden, play with my dogs or vacuum my home. When done regularly, they are amazingly effective at disc repair (yes, that's how good they make you feel), as well as relief of arthritis in my knees and shoulder. Yes, the exercises that Dr. Weisberg promotes are indeed yoga-based, so if you want to spend your money and hours of your time, take a yoga class or buy a yoga video. However, if you want to truly HEAL YOURSELF, then buy this book and do the exercises regularly. Some are difficult at first, so do not try to work past your pain - over time, you will be doing them all and loving the way you feel! What's to lose for 3 minutes a day?

With millions of people suffereing from chronic pain, this book is a MUST READ! The method in this easy to use and enjoyable book really WORKS! I suffered from chronic pain for the past 20 years and tried everything you can imagine to get relief. Nothing helped. I tried the program in 3 MInutes to a Pain-Free Life, and for the first time in years, I am pain free.

What I love about this book is that it includes - aside from the relief and prevention programs - a lot of really valuable information, in a style that anyone can understand. One chapter explains, once and for all, why and how drugs contribute to chronic pain. Another chapter debunks all sorts of medical myths, like "Pain is all in the mind," "Genetics determine musculskeletal health," and "X-rays and MRI's tell the whole story." And the testamonials at the ends of each chapter are really inspiring.

The authors point out that hundreds of millions of people are suffering from chronic pain UNNECESSARILY. If you are one of those people, or if you don't want to become one of those people, then I recommend this book to you.

Dr. Weisberg is a breath of fresh air in an age of victimization. While others push harmful drugs on us to relieve the pain that is an "inevitable" part of aging and everyday life, he provides the rationale and method for taking care of yourself. I'm a believer in trying routines that put the burden of success on me, not a drug or some contraption. I read his book, tried the stetching routine and was immediately rewarded with the elation that comes from a relaxed, smoothworking body. The soreness in my wrists, forearms and back went away. I've greatly increased my daily exercise routine and it feels good. This book is the real deal.

Many if not most of us experience chronic pain at least some of the time. But what is chronic pain? What causes it and what can we do to overcome or prevent it? Providing a solution to chronic pain is the purpose of 3 Minutes to a Pain Free Life.

I've been using the Weisberg Way program for several months religiously and it's greatly improved my quality of life. For more details, visit my review at [...] .

This book is very downto earth AND very useful for maintaining musculoskeletal health. Gives theory/explanation, useful experience for everyone. My Dad got one and we got one to send to a niece/cousin.

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST NON MEDICAL, PRACTICAL PAIN RELIEF BOOK I HAVE EVER USED. THE AUTHORS WITH REAL PHYSICAL THERAPY CREDITIALS HAVE MADE IT EASY TO ACHIEVE PAIN RELIEF QUICKLY AND WITHOUT WASTING TIME AND MONEY. I RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE WHO LIVES IN CONSTANT PAIN.

this book is a lot of drivel about everything except good exercise for bad backs.
pilates mat exercises by bob hannun is much better.
also a short version on pilates in the back rx book is good.
this one is a waste of time, thank goodness it is only three minutes

90% of all the exercises are strictly yoga poses. I am throughly disgusted that I spent my good money on a BIG RIP OFF! 2/3 of the book is spent with Mr. Weisberg loving the view of his own words in print.

Take my advice and go to the library and rent either books or videos of yoga for FREE.

Mr. Weisberg cleverly renames all of the poses but I can guarantee you they are Yoga poses as I took yoga instructions for 3 months and attend weekly classes on a continuing basis. I showed his book to my Yoga teacher and he was thoroughly disgusted that this supposedly professional person would do such an unprofessional act all for the sake of book sales.

I purchased this book, read just the six main poses, did them, and after a few days I felt so good. I lent this to a friend who said she was in great pain, and could not do all the exercises the doctor wanted her to as they took hours to do. After three days she says she feels reborn, with her back feeling as good as new! I did take the time to read more of the book later on, and there is a lot of interesting information in here. While it may be just a yoga short-cut as some people have complained about, as long as it takes such little time and effort AND works so quickly, it certainly lives up to it's title, and is very deserving of all the stars it can get. Try it!

90% of all the exercises are strictly yoga poses. I am throughly disgusted that I spent my good money on a BIG RIP OFF! 2/3 of the book is spent with Mr. Weisberg loving the view of his own words in print.

Take my advice and go to the library and rent either books or videos of yoga for FREE.

Mr. Weisberg cleverly renames all of the poses but I can guarantee you they are Yoga poses as I took yoga instructions for 3 months and attend weekly classes on a continuing basis. I showed his book to my Yoga teacher and he was thoroughly disgusted that this supposedly professional person would do such an unprofessional act all for the sake of book sales.