The Yass Method for Pain-Free Movement by Yass, Mitchell -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Introduction

Discovering the True Source of Pain Resolving Chronic Pain with the Yass Method

CHAPTER ONE THE WHY OF YOUR PAIN

The Back Story How Is the Yass Method Different? So What Is the Cause of Pain? Is the Yass Method for Everyone? Exercising the Muscle Introduction to Strengthening Your Muscles What Does It Mean to Isolate a Muscle? What Causes a Muscle to Get Stronger? Full Range of Motion with a Controlled Speed Proper Breathing Setting Up Your Strength-Training Regimen Safe, Not Sorry The Future of Your Pain

CHAPTER TWO YOUR DAILY LIFE AT HOME

Good Morning and Waking Up Getting Out of Bed Morning Routines Teeth Brushing and Hair Drying Getting Dressed Proactively Planning Your Day Out the Door and on Your Way

CHAPTER THREE AT WORK

Do You Sit for a Living? How Physical Is Your Work? Carrying Lifting On the Phone On the Computer Your Commute to Work Working at Home

CHAPTER FOUR AT PLAY AND PHYSICAL FITNESS

Warming Up Stretching—Is It Always Necessary? Doing Too Much or Too Little Taking a Break The Myth of Giving Up What You Love Are You a Weekend Warrior? Taking Up a New Sport Understanding Your Limits

CHAPTER FIVE SLEEPING AND RELAXATION

Why Pain Occurs at Night Why Sleep Matters to Your Muscles What Can You Do about It? Being Proactive with Pain When Medicine Matters Is Your Body Too Tired? Exercises Used in This Chapter

CHAPTER SIX ON THE GO—FROM TRAVEL TO CONSTANT MOTION

Shoes, Stilettos, Sneakers, and a Leg Up on Pain! Runners Take Note The Truth about Walking Traveling without Pain Driven to Pain Taking a Hike When Climbing Is the Problem Exercises Used in This Chapter

CHAPTER SEVEN SPECIAL SITUATIONS AND AGING

Understanding Your Predisposed Conditions The Age of Your Pain Muscle Strength and Balance No Cane for You! Keep Moving No Matter What You’re Younger than You Think Aging Doesn’t Mean Being Infirmed

CHAPTER EIGHT YOU’RE ON YOUR WAY TO A BETTER LIFE

Resolve Pain for Life Tune Up, Don’t Give Up!

Appendix Endnotes Index Acknowledgments About the Author