Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff
by Jim Johnson
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Book Reviews of Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff
Book Review: If you have shoulder problems, you need this book.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had rotator cuff problems with both shoulders. The problem is increased by bursitis and other issues. So I was grateful to get the useful information in this book.
The book is based on fact, not opinion. The author first gives you a description of the shoulder and the rotator cuff and its relationship to the muscle and tendons and bones.
Then you're given stretches and exercises to do in relationship to how much pain and lack of mobility you have at the time you start the program. It's comforting to know that you are empowered to make yourself better and to rehabilitate yourself. And this book definitely gives you that ability.
I noticed that there was one or two wonderful stretches that were not included in the book. But the ones included work. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has ever suffered shoulder problems or anyone who lifts weights or works out. It helps prevent as well as heal shoulder pain and mobility problems.
- Susanna K. Hutcheson
Book Review: Excellent book, very efficient program
Summary: 5 Stars
I went thru physical therapy to treat my rotator cuffs - I have had issues with both. It worked, but only after several weeks and I had worked up to 1-1.5 hours of shoulder exercises, 3 times per week! After therapy, the recommended home program was virtually the same. I didn't have the time to keep up and the problem came back in one of my shoulders. Ever since I have been trying to figure out which exercises really matter, because I don't have time to do them all.
In this book it was done for me. The author focuses on a few simple stretches and exercises, but his research shows they are the ones that matter most. I've been doing the program for about 4 weeks now and my shoulder is much, much better. Not 100% yet, but I can finally throw a ball again. I have a young son and haven't even been able to play catch with him until now. And very importantly, this program takes so little time I can keep up with it, to prevent problems from coming back.
Book Review: Best Book on the Topic
Summary: 5 Stars
When I was diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear, I first tried physical therapy at a clinic recommended by my doctor. Dissatisfied with my progress and with the explanations I was given for the course of treatment I was receiving, I decided to research the topic. I got 5 or 6 often-recommended books that dealt with rotator cuff tears. This book was far and away the best (and the only one I ended up keeping). What sets it apart from the other books is that all of the advice is based on actual scientific studies rather than some doctor's or some physical therapist's subjective "experience". Much of what was recommended in the other books, and much of what was being recommended to me by the physical therapists that were treating me, has in no basis in science at all. Using the advice in this book, I was able to design my own therapy program that proved to be very effective. Highest possible recommendation.Book Review: What a terrific book !
Summary: 5 Stars
I was afraid I would never be able to lift weights again. Both of my shoulders were in pain, even causing me to have to lie on my back to sleep. I read this book carefully, and have followed the exercise exactly as he directs, and I have zero pain in my shoulders now ! Zero ! And I'm back to lifting weights !
I can't tell you how impressed I am with the research that went into Mr. Johnson's work. He only goes by scientific evidence based upon peer-reviewed, randomized controlled trials. This stuff really works!
By the way, I had the same experience with my back problems after reading "Treat Your Own Back" by Dr. McKenzie
Thank you Mr. Johnson!
Ken
Los Angeles, CA
Book Review: This book explains rotator cuff injuries and remedies in laymans terms.
Summary: 5 Stars
I was very impressed with this book as soon as I thumbed through it. The first section has diagrams and definitions of the shoulder. The anatomy and physiology are explained in grade school terms. (this is very helpful to people that are in so much pain that they can't think straight)
I have just had rotator cuff surgery and have been through physical therapy several times for rotator cuff problems. The exercises are identical to some of the exercises that the physical therapists teach us.
I highly recommend this book to anyone with rotator cuff problems, however, if your symptoms are not improving you will need to get an MRI to determine if you have tears or bone spurs.