The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion: Revolutionary Program That Lets You Rediscover the Body's Power to Rejuvenate It

By Pete Egoscue

Book Overview

No one is immune. For people from champion athletes to desk-bound white-collar professionals, many simple acts of life--a relaxing evening stroll through the neighborhood, an exhilarating run along a sandy beach, just bending down to tie a loose shoelace-are often acts of torture. The walking wounded suffer from torn rotator cuffs, tennis elbow, jogger's knees, bad backs, stiff necks, sore feet, and swollen ankles. It could, without exaggeration, be called a modem epidemic. In this brilliant book, renowned anatomical functionalist Pete Egoscue identifies the epidemic's causes and effects. By recognizing that the human body is dependent on adequate motion to maintain its full range of physical functions, he has revolutionized both the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and the techniques for training athletes to achieve peak performance levels. Brimming with common sense and practical advice, the heart of this important book consists of twenty-two easy-to-do, highly effective exercises that stretch, strengthen, and relax the body, allowing a return to proper alignment. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060168811
• ISBN13: 9780060168810
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Speedy Delivery!

I had ordered this book for a friend who is not computer savvy and whose doctor recommended he get the book. I was impressed with the rapid receipt of the book, which was in very good condition; the person we ordered it for was thrilled to get it so fast.

Highly recommended

Back in early 2001 I was diagnosted with severe multiple chemical sensitivities. I became very ill and deteriated rapidly to the point that I had to stop working. In July of 2002 I was looking through the health books of my local library trying to find anything that might help. I saw this title and was instantly curious. I took the book home and started the e-cises at once. Although I was very ill and all my joints hurt awful...

A real wake up call

Prepare for a shock. The posture you may have thought was ok for years, you will probably discover is full of imbalances and misalignments. But cheer up! All these imbalances, even the ones you knew were there but just put down to your particular body shape, they're probably all correctable.Pete Egoscue has been specialising in the human musculoskeletal system for more than two decades. He has worked with athletes as well...

Wish I could give it 6 stars.

This book is incredible. It has changed my life. I bought it based on the reviews alone and thought it looked like just another stretching or yoga type of book. The first day some of the exercizes were easy for me while some were near impossible. Also I was shocked to find that one side of my body would have no problem while the other side struggled. But after only the first week I had increased energy for the whole day and...

ABSOLUTELY THE GREATEST!

Pete Egoscue is a genius! This book is easy to read and Egoscue's message is crystal clear. He makes the most sense I've ever heard and I've been searching for answers to chronic pain for years! Unlike previous reviewers, though, I don't think Egoscue sounds egotistical--I think he sounds caring--he's just speaks with an air of authority and I like that when I'm entrusting someone with my health! The Egoscue method...