The Pain-Free Program : A Proven Method to Relieve Back, Neck, Shoulder, and Joint Pain (ISBN 0471687200) Book Reviews 1-13 Sorted By Most Recent, at VeryWellSaid.com

Excellent Fitness Expert Resource and Client Handbook

Anthony Carey is a true expert in his field and shares exercises and theories for pain relief in this well written book. It is easy to read for the general population and a great resource for Personal Trainers.
As a specialist in corrective exercise, I refer to "The Pain-Free Program" often as well as Anthony's "Corrective Exercises for Powerful Change 2 DVD".

Some of my clients like that they can use the book as a sort-of handbook to remind them that the path to pain relief takes more than getting a knowledgable Personal Trainer, it takes the will to put in their own daily effort!

With Anthony's book, it makes pain relief possible.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-16 12:02:57 EST)

06-16-08

(NA)

The Solution is Finally Here!

I have suffered from crippling joint/back pain throughout my whole body for the last 3 years. I had a large trigger point in my calf muscle for 6 months that i was unaware of and this cause significant muscle atrophy on the entire left side of my body(see "trigger point therapy workbook"). I have tried the Egoscue Method, Posture Alignment by Paul D'Arezzo, physical therapy, and chiropractors and none of this worked.

Using Anthony Carey's book, i immediately diagnosed my multiple incorrect posture forms he shows in the book, and followed the exercise routines he prescribes for each form. I have been doing this for 10 days now and am experiencing amazing results. I am almost completely healed.

This is the first and only information source i have found which address the root cause of muscle/joint/alignment pain and provides you with the correct exercises to follow for your specific condition. I have spent thousands of dollars trying to fix my body by other means and all i had to do was spend $10 on this book. Anthony Carey just gave me my life back.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-09 01:25:44 EST)

12-05-07

1\1

Extremely helpful book

I purchased this book because I am having multiple aches and pains in my low back and in my neck, accompanied by headaches. I was expecting yet another generalized run-of-the-mill stretching exercise book and I was so very pleasantly surprised! (I had checked this book out of my local library prior to purchasing, so I knew ahead of time how wonderful it was.) I especially like the variety of body postures/images included in the book. The diagrams show you a new way to "look" at your own particular body to point out specific malalignments. Because of this unique feature, I was quickly able to determine my own mechanical problems and then go to the specifically targeted exercises to deal with these mechanical problems. For me, I quickly was able to identify a high hip on one side, a shorter leg, a slouched shoulder, forward head, etc., etc. When I do the specific exercises for my malalignment problems, I KNOW I am getting some real help, instead of just generally "hoping" for a good result! The book is almost like having your own personal trainer examining you and then custom-tailoring exercises to work on your particular problems. It is just that specific! I am impressed.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-16 02:15:01 EST)

07-21-07

(NA)

pain

Very informative book....I have learned much from it that I can apply to my exercise program.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-06 01:28:24 EST)

05-15-07

1\2

Amazing!!!

I have had horrible, progressively debilitating low back pain for 1.5 years. I have spent thousands of dollars on massage, acupuncture, chiropractic, and so on, all of which helped for short periods of time. I tried physical therapy, but it did not help for very long. I stretched and strengthened on my own every day, but it did not help for long. I bought this book and began doing the exercises. I felt an immediate change and relief after doing the exercises just once. I have been doing the exercises faithfully every day for 2.5 weeks now, and I am no longer taking pain medication. If my back flares up a little, I just do the exercises, and I get immediate relief and don't have to take pain medication at all. I also have found that eating a low-inflammatory diet and taking Omega 3 supplements every day help with inflammation immensely, but those didn't help with the actual structural problem that was the underlying cause of my low back pain. The exercises in this book are addressing the structural problems. I am so thankful that this book was written. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has chronic pain. The exercises seem to strengthen and stretch in all the exact right places in the exact right sequence. I can feel my back getting stronger and balanced the way it should be.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-22 02:08:00 EST)

04-10-07

(NA)

I hurt myself on this program

I've had chronic back & neck pain, that I manage through stretching & strengthening. This program aggravated my condition, so I dropped it.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-05-16 01:35:45 EST)

02-18-07

(NA)

Pain Free Program Works

Steve

In 1996, I met Anthony Carey at a Health Fair in San Diego, California. From that first meeting, it was obvious that his approach to staying physically healthy was different than most others in the industry... and it made perfect sense... and it WORKED! As workplace safety consultants, we incorporate Pain Free Program with every Ergonomics Evaluation and Training we do - and we have been advocates of Anthony's approach to wellness; referring people to Function First since they started. Thank you Anthony for putting it in writing - and for the help you are bringing to so many people.

Sincerely,

Steve Thompson
President, Aspen Risk Management Group [...]
Author, Workplace Safety: A Guide for Small and Midsized Companies [...]

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-04-11 01:34:19 EST)

08-25-06

3\4

Plan that works

I figured out my body type from the information in the book and did the appropriate exercises. The exercises are not hard and are not very time consuming. I have several posteral issues that I've had all my life. After a couple of weeks I could feel that my body had changed - not that I lost weight, but that things were in different places. Later I noticed more changes. It's really helped with my postural issues - something no other exercise program had done. I'd recommend it.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-02-20 01:36:27 EST)

11-01-05

13\17

A must read for any back pain patient or doctor!

I have been a practicing Chiropractor for 14 years. I started using the techniques described in this book on my patients and began to see improvements the very first day! If you have been suffering from chronic pain and have been unable to live pain free, you need to read this book. If you interested in improving your athletic performance on any level, you need to read this book. If you simply want to get more out of life from a health perspective, you need to read this book. I just ordered 10 copies and I'm going to start giving them my patients!

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-08-25 01:46:18 EST)

10-26-05

6\8

Thank you Anthony Carey and the Function First Approach

After suffering for more than 8 years with chronic low back pain I was fortunate to learn of Anthony Carey and the Function First Approach. I have always led an active lifestyle but after reaching my mid-thirties the years of misalignment had taken it's toll. Rather than "elect" for surgery I educated myself and found Anthony Carey. WOW... What a difference. After identifying the CAUSE of my pain, Anthony gave me the specific exercises to alleviate the pain once and for all. (All this without surgery or special equipment!) Now I maintain an active, pain-free lifestyle. Kudos Anthony Carey and the Function First Approach.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 20:13:21 EST)

10-25-05

9\12

The Pain-Free Prodigy!

My name is Aaron Kuehl and I have been a Nationally Licensed Physician Assistant for 8 years. In 1997 when I moved to San Diego, CA I met Anthony Carey and he absolutely changed my life. For 10 years I had suffered through daily chronic low back pain and was unable to find relief through conventional medical treatment programs. I was treated by Family Practioners, Orthopedic Physicians, Osteopaths, and Physical Therapists for years with little results. Since I went to medical school myself, I was convinced that this was the only way to solve my chronic issues. After meeting with Anthony I was literally brought to tears with elation because after only two sessions I noticed a 50% reduction in my pain level. After finishing the program at Function First, I was pain free for the first time in ten years. For those of you who have suffered from any type of chronic pain, you know how much the quality of your life is affected. I wasn't able to do the things that I normally liked to do. In the past 8 years since going through the Function First Program, I have completed three half-marathons, two full marathons and 6 triathlons. Thank you Anthony Carey, and thank you Function First!

Sincerely,

Aaron Kuehl PA-C

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 20:13:21 EST)

10-19-05

1\3

The Pain-Free Prodigy!

(Review Data Last Updated: 2005-10-24 07:21:19 EST)

10-12-05

11\13

A Leader in the Field