The Truth About Back Pain by Todd Sinett D.C. and Sheldon Sinett D.C. is a killer resource for anyone who has dealt with crippling or nagging back pain that doesn't respond to traditional treatments. According the Sinetts, back pain isn't just about your lower back. Back pain can be caused by a variety of factors that all need to be addressed in order to restore balance and low back health. Below you'll find 4 of their 10 top myths about back pain plus simple solutions that can help you get out of pain.

Top Myths About Back Pain
1. The Location of Your Pain Determines The Problem
2. It's Normal To Have Back Pain As You Age
3. To Have A Strong Back You Need To Strenghthen Your Core With Crunches
4. Your Diet Has Nothing To Do With Your Back Pain

In their many years treating back pain the Sinett's have found that back pain is often the result of over-pronated feet, tight hamstrings, digestive issues, severe stress, bad sitting postures, heavy handbags, and other factors that most doctors don't address. They've also found that a majority of people with sedentary jobs or lifestyles have seriously tight abs that need stretching vs. more tightening so crunching away actually makes the problem worst.

The Key To Getting Out of Pain is to start with a back health assessment outlined in The Truth About Back Pain book. This simple questionnaire will reveal whether your problem is structural, chemical, or emotional or a combination of two or even all those. Once you have the cause or causes you can address them with any of the solutions below:

1. Realign the body by stretching any tight muscles. The tightest areas are typically the hamstrings, abs, glutes, and quads. You also need to address areas that are overstretched and may need tightening. If you're uncertain about how to correct imbalances then seek expert advice from a corrective exercise specialist, p.t., or holistic chiropractor who will address all areas that are out of balance (not just the back).

2. Try the No More Back Pain Diet outlined in the book. It's the same healthy diet that most fitness experts recommend for health and ultimate fitness and includes whole grains, healthy nuts and seeds, lean proteins, veggies, fruits, decaffeinated coffee/tea, and lots of water. The Truth About Back Pain lists non-approved foods and recommends that you add these foods back in slowly, only after 3-4 weeks of healthier eating. The book also recommend that you take it one day at a time and do the best you can without making yourself crazy. The big bonus here is you'll probably lose weight!

3. Address your stress with relaxation strategies that work for you. For some people this simply means getting a better bed or getting a massage. For others this can mean slowing down, taking a vacation, or seeking out a mental health professional. The more you handle stress the less likely it is to affect your back health. In case of emergency you can also try The Thinker exercise. "Find a quiet place, sit comfortably and close your eyes. Press the fingertips of both hands lightly along the ridge above your brow. Take 4-5 slow breaths." You'll be amazed to find how quickly this works when you're stresed.

Get The Truth About Back Pain: A Revolutionary, Individualized Approach to Diagnosing and Healing Back Pain and get more info about back pain myths, causes, and simple solutions that really work.