Wanna learn Anatomy?, 31 May 2008
Me = Medical student, and this anatomy poster really hit the standard for me. I thoroughly recommend the Anatomical Chart Company's posters, which are very high print quality, at full anatomical detail (and split into layers such as muscular, skeletal and visceral). It's by Lippencott, so if you're a medic, nurse or someone who just really wants to know anatomy (as well as looking uber-clever with such posters up in your room) this is what you want. The print is clearly labelled, using standard anatomical terminology (no wierd latin), and is in full english (I bought another anatomy poster via Amazon which was a quarter English :-( ). The price is decent considering what you're getting, and the multiple views you get are really good. Happy customer, and more importantly, happy medical student! :-)

Wanna learn Anatomy?, 31 May 2008
Me = Medical student, and this anatomy poster really hit the standard for me. I thoroughly recommend the Anatomical Chart Company's posters, which are very high print quality, at full anatomical detail (and split into layers such as muscular, skeletal and visceral). It's by Lippencott, so if you're a medic, nurse or someone who just really wants to know anatomy (as well as looking uber-clever with such posters up in your room) this is what you want. The print is clearly labelled, using standard anatomical terminology (no wierd latin), and is in full english (I bought another anatomy poster via Amazon which was a quarter English :-( ). The price is decent considering what you're getting, and the multiple views you get are really good. Happy customer, and more importantly, happy medical student! :-)

Chiropractors beware!!, 10 Nov 2003
Firstly I have never written or e-mailed any author before and I am taking time out to do this because of the remarkable effect this book had on my back pain.

I have suffered from lower back pain for years and have visited numerous chiropractors, all of whom helped in some way in the short term. But if I did not visit regularly (at £25-30 per session) the pain came back, it was about a monthly occurrence. Last July I went with my family on holiday to Spain and the lower back pain kicked in on the second day, probably due to stress and the flight from Gatwick. It was so painful like a ripped muscle and virtually ruined two weeks holiday. Climbing into a canoe, for instance, with my seven year old daughter was excruciating. I felt like a pensioner just walking down the road, every step down a kerb had to be measured or it would send a shooting pain through the lower back. When I got back from Spain I decided to trawl the internet for a solution before booking more chiropractors. I came across this book. I began the excercises in August and I did not want to say anything until I had fully tested them out. I now feel (in November) confident to say I have rarely been troubled with my back since. What trouble I had was easily dealt with by the excercises and gradually even this pain receded. The back feels stronger than ever but you must follow what Jim says exactly and do the excercises initially every two days.
Pity the poor chiropractors if everyone gets to read it!!!!

An excellent book on lower back pain, 04 Oct 2003
A well written book that takes great care to methodically explain the scientific basis for some lower back problems and their treatments, with many quotes from peer reviewed scientific papers. Jim Johnson also uses his fairly extensive experience of treating back pain to make the book a readable and practical one rather than just a dry tome.

I read the book (all of it as instructed!) before trying the few simple exercises that are recommended. There has been a definite improvement in back strength in the 3-4 months since I bought it and, more importantly, a reduction in lower back pain. I still get some pain from time to time but it is considerably less.

The key is to follow the exercise plan as laid out in the book and do it regularly. Once you have achieved the desired level of back strength you only need to do the exercises once a week for maintenance of the strength you have built up. However, as soon as you stop them you go back to square one.

I would recommend this book for people who suffer from lower back pain - even if it doesn't help the pain it will probably help you understand what the problem is without being stuck in a particular treatment method like many other books.

Wanna learn Anatomy?, 31 May 2008
Me = Medical student, and this anatomy poster really hit the standard for me. I thoroughly recommend the Anatomical Chart Company's posters, which are very high print quality, at full anatomical detail (and split into layers such as muscular, skeletal and visceral). It's by Lippencott, so if you're a medic, nurse or someone who just really wants to know anatomy (as well as looking uber-clever with such posters up in your room) this is what you want. The print is clearly labelled, using standard anatomical terminology (no wierd latin), and is in full english (I bought another anatomy poster via Amazon which was a quarter English :-( ). The price is decent considering what you're getting, and the multiple views you get are really good. Happy customer, and more importantly, happy medical student! :-)

Chiropractors beware!!, 10 Nov 2003
Firstly I have never written or e-mailed any author before and I am taking time out to do this because of the remarkable effect this book had on my back pain.

I have suffered from lower back pain for years and have visited numerous chiropractors, all of whom helped in some way in the short term. But if I did not visit regularly (at £25-30 per session) the pain came back, it was about a monthly occurrence. Last July I went with my family on holiday to Spain and the lower back pain kicked in on the second day, probably due to stress and the flight from Gatwick. It was so painful like a ripped muscle and virtually ruined two weeks holiday. Climbing into a canoe, for instance, with my seven year old daughter was excruciating. I felt like a pensioner just walking down the road, every step down a kerb had to be measured or it would send a shooting pain through the lower back. When I got back from Spain I decided to trawl the internet for a solution before booking more chiropractors. I came across this book. I began the excercises in August and I did not want to say anything until I had fully tested them out. I now feel (in November) confident to say I have rarely been troubled with my back since. What trouble I had was easily dealt with by the excercises and gradually even this pain receded. The back feels stronger than ever but you must follow what Jim says exactly and do the excercises initially every two days.
Pity the poor chiropractors if everyone gets to read it!!!!

An excellent book on lower back pain, 04 Oct 2003
A well written book that takes great care to methodically explain the scientific basis for some lower back problems and their treatments, with many quotes from peer reviewed scientific papers. Jim Johnson also uses his fairly extensive experience of treating back pain to make the book a readable and practical one rather than just a dry tome.

I read the book (all of it as instructed!) before trying the few simple exercises that are recommended. There has been a definite improvement in back strength in the 3-4 months since I bought it and, more importantly, a reduction in lower back pain. I still get some pain from time to time but it is considerably less.

The key is to follow the exercise plan as laid out in the book and do it regularly. Once you have achieved the desired level of back strength you only need to do the exercises once a week for maintenance of the strength you have built up. However, as soon as you stop them you go back to square one.

I would recommend this book for people who suffer from lower back pain - even if it doesn't help the pain it will probably help you understand what the problem is without being stuck in a particular treatment method like many other books.

Red Flags, 21 Jul 2008
This is a fantastic resource for new and old physiotherapists alike. This book provides a great deal of information that is easily accessible. Its compact size means that the book can be carried around and provides valuable information at your fingertips.

An invaluable reference, 13 Apr 2006
This is a great book. It's small enough to be easily transported but packed with usefull, essential information. Ideal for any medical field including physiotherapy. The case study examples are realistic and the text is easy to understand and follow. Well worth the read.

Handy little book!!, 05 Apr 2006
The book has a grading system of red flags according to the severity of condition which is very useful and enables a quick glance inorder to decide on the importance of what has been discovered. When reading the book I kept coming across many points/ 'tips' that I had not come across before.

The book will be very useful for students/ Junior Physiotherapists as it is very clear and also has some case studies which are annotated giving a clear explanation of the clinical reasoning for different red flags. It will also be very useful for Senior Physiotherapists and be great as a departmental book to allow a quick glance for the more unusal red flags.

Wanna learn Anatomy?, 31 May 2008
Me = Medical student, and this anatomy poster really hit the standard for me. I thoroughly recommend the Anatomical Chart Company's posters, which are very high print quality, at full anatomical detail (and split into layers such as muscular, skeletal and visceral). It's by Lippencott, so if you're a medic, nurse or someone who just really wants to know anatomy (as well as looking uber-clever with such posters up in your room) this is what you want. The print is clearly labelled, using standard anatomical terminology (no wierd latin), and is in full english (I bought another anatomy poster via Amazon which was a quarter English :-( ). The price is decent considering what you're getting, and the multiple views you get are really good. Happy customer, and more importantly, happy medical student! :-)

Chiropractors beware!!, 10 Nov 2003
Firstly I have never written or e-mailed any author before and I am taking time out to do this because of the remarkable effect this book had on my back pain.

I have suffered from lower back pain for years and have visited numerous chiropractors, all of whom helped in some way in the short term. But if I did not visit regularly (at £25-30 per session) the pain came back, it was about a monthly occurrence. Last July I went with my family on holiday to Spain and the lower back pain kicked in on the second day, probably due to stress and the flight from Gatwick. It was so painful like a ripped muscle and virtually ruined two weeks holiday. Climbing into a canoe, for instance, with my seven year old daughter was excruciating. I felt like a pensioner just walking down the road, every step down a kerb had to be measured or it would send a shooting pain through the lower back. When I got back from Spain I decided to trawl the internet for a solution before booking more chiropractors. I came across this book. I began the excercises in August and I did not want to say anything until I had fully tested them out. I now feel (in November) confident to say I have rarely been troubled with my back since. What trouble I had was easily dealt with by the excercises and gradually even this pain receded. The back feels stronger than ever but you must follow what Jim says exactly and do the excercises initially every two days.
Pity the poor chiropractors if everyone gets to read it!!!!

An excellent book on lower back pain, 04 Oct 2003
A well written book that takes great care to methodically explain the scientific basis for some lower back problems and their treatments, with many quotes from peer reviewed scientific papers. Jim Johnson also uses his fairly extensive experience of treating back pain to make the book a readable and practical one rather than just a dry tome.

I read the book (all of it as instructed!) before trying the few simple exercises that are recommended. There has been a definite improvement in back strength in the 3-4 months since I bought it and, more importantly, a reduction in lower back pain. I still get some pain from time to time but it is considerably less.

The key is to follow the exercise plan as laid out in the book and do it regularly. Once you have achieved the desired level of back strength you only need to do the exercises once a week for maintenance of the strength you have built up. However, as soon as you stop them you go back to square one.

I would recommend this book for people who suffer from lower back pain - even if it doesn't help the pain it will probably help you understand what the problem is without being stuck in a particular treatment method like many other books.

Red Flags, 21 Jul 2008
This is a fantastic resource for new and old physiotherapists alike. This book provides a great deal of information that is easily accessible. Its compact size means that the book can be carried around and provides valuable information at your fingertips.

An invaluable reference, 13 Apr 2006
This is a great book. It's small enough to be easily transported but packed with usefull, essential information. Ideal for any medical field including physiotherapy. The case study examples are realistic and the text is easy to understand and follow. Well worth the read.

Handy little book!!, 05 Apr 2006
The book has a grading system of red flags according to the severity of condition which is very useful and enables a quick glance inorder to decide on the importance of what has been discovered. When reading the book I kept coming across many points/ 'tips' that I had not come across before.

The book will be very useful for students/ Junior Physiotherapists as it is very clear and also has some case studies which are annotated giving a clear explanation of the clinical reasoning for different red flags. It will also be very useful for Senior Physiotherapists and be great as a departmental book to allow a quick glance for the more unusal red flags.

Excellent study aid -watch who you buy from, 18 May 2007
This is a first class guide to the human body and a brilliant study aid. However..... don't buy from A1Books. When our copy arrived damaged from the USA they would only consider a refund and replacement when the damage was not major and I only asked for £5 off. My son needed the book for study and could not be without it for another 2-3 weeks while waiting for a replacment. Not such good service as Amazon. Beware.

Fantastic Buy!, 02 Jan 2006
I bought this book on something of a whim (Waterstones had a sale on and my next placement was Outpatients - thought I should swat up a bit) and I am astounded at the quality of the book.

It is laid out in a sensible manner, and rather than having to stare for half an hour through loads of muscles to find the one you are looking for, and then work out where it runs, its origins and insertions, etc, the diagrams are clear and concise featuring one or two muscles per plate, with the full picture elsewhere for reference.

The information is presented in a scientific manner and the author acknowledges when information is disputed by various sources, or when it comes from a reputable/not so great source which I found quite useful.

Definitely worth the money, and very useful for learning anatomy!

This book exudes quality, 14 Dec 2004
I have recently acquired the Atlas of Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy as a teaching aid and reference book. I have a number of such books, but this one stands out from the crowd. The clarity of information, both visual and textual, is outstanding. There are very few anatomy books that I would consider a great bedtime reading, but this is one of them (actually, the only one!).

Everything about this book exudes quality: what it says; how it says it; what it shows; how it shows it; the paper; and the cover. Truly a work of art and inspiration. Also, I found the extra information on body mechanics a welcome bonus.

Wanna learn Anatomy?, 31 May 2008
Me = Medical student, and this anatomy poster really hit the standard for me. I thoroughly recommend the Anatomical Chart Company's posters, which are very high print quality, at full anatomical detail (and split into layers such as muscular, skeletal and visceral). It's by Lippencott, so if you're a medic, nurse or someone who just really wants to know anatomy (as well as looking uber-clever with such posters up in your room) this is what you want. The print is clearly labelled, using standard anatomical terminology (no wierd latin), and is in full english (I bought another anatomy poster via Amazon which was a quarter English :-( ). The price is decent considering what you're getting, and the multiple views you get are really good. Happy customer, and more importantly, happy medical student! :-)

Chiropractors beware!!, 10 Nov 2003
Firstly I have never written or e-mailed any author before and I am taking time out to do this because of the remarkable effect this book had on my back pain.

I have suffered from lower back pain for years and have visited numerous chiropractors, all of whom helped in some way in the short term. But if I did not visit regularly (at £25-30 per session) the pain came back, it was about a monthly occurrence. Last July I went with my family on holiday to Spain and the lower back pain kicked in on the second day, probably due to stress and the flight from Gatwick. It was so painful like a ripped muscle and virtually ruined two weeks holiday. Climbing into a canoe, for instance, with my seven year old daughter was excruciating. I felt like a pensioner just walking down the road, every step down a kerb had to be measured or it would send a shooting pain through the lower back. When I got back from Spain I decided to trawl the internet for a solution before booking more chiropractors. I came across this book. I began the excercises in August and I did not want to say anything until I had fully tested them out. I now feel (in November) confident to say I have rarely been troubled with my back since. What trouble I had was easily dealt with by the excercises and gradually even this pain receded. The back feels stronger than ever but you must follow what Jim says exactly and do the excercises initially every two days.
Pity the poor chiropractors if everyone gets to read it!!!!

An excellent book on lower back pain, 04 Oct 2003
A well written book that takes great care to methodically explain the scientific basis for some lower back problems and their treatments, with many quotes from peer reviewed scientific papers. Jim Johnson also uses his fairly extensive experience of treating back pain to make the book a readable and practical one rather than just a dry tome.

I read the book (all of it as instructed!) before trying the few simple exercises that are recommended. There has been a definite improvement in back strength in the 3-4 months since I bought it and, more importantly, a reduction in lower back pain. I still get some pain from time to time but it is considerably less.

The key is to follow the exercise plan as laid out in the book and do it regularly. Once you have achieved the desired level of back strength you only need to do the exercises once a week for maintenance of the strength you have built up. However, as soon as you stop them you go back to square one.

I would recommend this book for people who suffer from lower back pain - even if it doesn't help the pain it will probably help you understand what the problem is without being stuck in a particular treatment method like many other books.

Red Flags, 21 Jul 2008
This is a fantastic resource for new and old physiotherapists alike. This book provides a great deal of information that is easily accessible. Its compact size means that the book can be carried around and provides valuable information at your fingertips.

An invaluable reference, 13 Apr 2006
This is a great book. It's small enough to be easily transported but packed with usefull, essential information. Ideal for any medical field including physiotherapy. The case study examples are realistic and the text is easy to understand and follow. Well worth the read.

Handy little book!!, 05 Apr 2006
The book has a grading system of red flags according to the severity of condition which is very useful and enables a quick glance inorder to decide on the importance of what has been discovered. When reading the book I kept coming across many points/ 'tips' that I had not come across before.

The book will be very useful for students/ Junior Physiotherapists as it is very clear and also has some case studies which are annotated giving a clear explanation of the clinical reasoning for different red flags. It will also be very useful for Senior Physiotherapists and be great as a departmental book to allow a quick glance for the more unusal red flags.

Excellent study aid -watch who you buy from, 18 May 2007
This is a first class guide to the human body and a brilliant study aid. However..... don't buy from A1Books. When our copy arrived damaged from the USA they would only consider a refund and replacement when the damage was not major and I only asked for £5 off. My son needed the book for study and could not be without it for another 2-3 weeks while waiting for a replacment. Not such good service as Amazon. Beware.

Fantastic Buy!, 02 Jan 2006
I bought this book on something of a whim (Waterstones had a sale on and my next placement was Outpatients - thought I should swat up a bit) and I am astounded at the quality of the book.

It is laid out in a sensible manner, and rather than having to stare for half an hour through loads of muscles to find the one you are looking for, and then work out where it runs, its origins and insertions, etc, the diagrams are clear and concise featuring one or two muscles per plate, with the full picture elsewhere for reference.

The information is presented in a scientific manner and the author acknowledges when information is disputed by various sources, or when it comes from a reputable/not so great source which I found quite useful.

Definitely worth the money, and very useful for learning anatomy!

This book exudes quality, 14 Dec 2004
I have recently acquired the Atlas of Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy as a teaching aid and reference book. I have a number of such books, but this one stands out from the crowd. The clarity of information, both visual and textual, is outstanding. There are very few anatomy books that I would consider a great bedtime reading, but this is one of them (actually, the only one!).

Everything about this book exudes quality: what it says; how it says it; what it shows; how it shows it; the paper; and the cover. Truly a work of art and inspiration. Also, I found the extra information on body mechanics a welcome bonus.

A Must read for Trauma and Abuse Survivors, 12 Jul 1999
When I was 16 yrs old, I was brutally raped and beaten. I did what I had to do to survive. I repressed all memories of the attack. It did not exist in my mind. My body was another story. It recalled in great detail the abuse I suffered. My body reminded me daily with unexplained pain in all parts of my body. I suffered from chronic strep throat from being choked, countless ear and eye infections trying not to "hear" and "see" the abuse. The pain was still there in my ribs from being kicked. I spent the next 14 years in and out of hospitals where I was diagnosed with everything from leukemia to the standard "it's all in your head". The pain was unbearable at times and I would be rushed to the hospital where the physicians would find nothing wrong. They took out my appendix for the heck of it and eventually I had a total hysterectomy to combat the big"C" (cancer). It took years of counseling, and numerous anti-depressants to heal my mind. Which is great in itself, but the physical pain was still there and remained a medical mystery. Through somato release and cranial-sacral therapy I was able to become a whole person free of pain. Dr. Upledger's book is well written and easy to understand. Anyone who has unexplained pain owes it to themselves and their families to read this book and put its theory to the test.

Terrific! A must read for anyone with chronic physical pain., 09 Dec 1998
I have been in chronic pain for 1 1/2 years following a twisting fall down a flight of 8 concrete steps. I tried traditional medicine and medication, chiropractic, traditional swedish massage and nothing seemed to completely relieve the pain, although the chiropractic therapy did help to some degree. My family physician suggested I try myo-facial massage. It happened that the therapeutic massage therapist she recommended also was a practitioner of cranio-sacral therapy. I had never heard of cranio-sacral therapy and was doubtful. However, the therapist loaned me a copy of Dr. John Upledger's book and began this therapy method on me as an adjunct to the myo-facial massage . This combination of therapy has produced tremendous results. The book has also opened my eyes to a non-invasive, holistic type of therapy, cranio-sacral therapy, which can be extremely useful for a lot of problems people experience for which traditional medicine has failed or not provided complete results. The book is an easy read of a truly technical topic. It will provide much in the way of insight to anyone who reads it. I urge others to read it and to discuss its merits with your family physician and other medical practitioners. This is a book about a little known therapy which can produce astounding results! Well worth the time and money!

Wanna learn Anatomy?, 31 May 2008
Me = Medical student, and this anatomy poster really hit the standard for me. I thoroughly recommend the Anatomical Chart Company's posters, which are very high print quality, at full anatomical detail (and split into layers such as muscular, skeletal and visceral). It's by Lippencott, so if you're a medic, nurse or someone who just really wants to know anatomy (as well as looking uber-clever with such posters up in your room) this is what you want. The print is clearly labelled, using standard anatomical terminology (no wierd latin), and is in full english (I bought another anatomy poster via Amazon which was a quarter English :-( ). The price is decent considering what you're getting, and the multiple views you get are really good. Happy customer, and more importantly, happy medical student! :-)

Chiropractors beware!!, 10 Nov 2003
Firstly I have never written or e-mailed any author before and I am taking time out to do this because of the remarkable effect this book had on my back pain.

I have suffered from lower back pain for years and have visited numerous chiropractors, all of whom helped in some way in the short term. But if I did not visit regularly (at £25-30 per session) the pain came back, it was about a monthly occurrence. Last July I went with my family on holiday to Spain and the lower back pain kicked in on the second day, probably due to stress and the flight from Gatwick. It was so painful like a ripped muscle and virtually ruined two weeks holiday. Climbing into a canoe, for instance, with my seven year old daughter was excruciating. I felt like a pensioner just walking down the road, every step down a kerb had to be measured or it would send a shooting pain through the lower back. When I got back from Spain I decided to trawl the internet for a solution before booking more chiropractors. I came across this book. I began the excercises in August and I did not want to say anything until I had fully tested them out. I now feel (in November) confident to say I have rarely been troubled with my back since. What trouble I had was easily dealt with by the excercises and gradually even this pain receded. The back feels stronger than ever but you must follow what Jim says exactly and do the excercises initially every two days.
Pity the poor chiropractors if everyone gets to read it!!!!

An excellent book on lower back pain, 04 Oct 2003
A well written book that takes great care to methodically explain the scientific basis for some lower back problems and their treatments, with many quotes from peer reviewed scientific papers. Jim Johnson also uses his fairly extensive experience of treating back pain to make the book a readable and practical one rather than just a dry tome.

I read the book (all of it as instructed!) before trying the few simple exercises that are recommended. There has been a definite improvement in back strength in the 3-4 months since I bought it and, more importantly, a reduction in lower back pain. I still get some pain from time to time but it is considerably less.

The key is to follow the exercise plan as laid out in the book and do it regularly. Once you have achieved the desired level of back strength you only need to do the exercises once a week for maintenance of the strength you have built up. However, as soon as you stop them you go back to square one.

I would recommend this book for people who suffer from lower back pain - even if it doesn't help the pain it will probably help you understand what the problem is without being stuck in a particular treatment method like many other books.

Red Flags, 21 Jul 2008
This is a fantastic resource for new and old physiotherapists alike. This book provides a great deal of information that is easily accessible. Its compact size means that the book can be carried around and provides valuable information at your fingertips.

An invaluable reference, 13 Apr 2006
This is a great book. It's small enough to be easily transported but packed with usefull, essential information. Ideal for any medical field including physiotherapy. The case study examples are realistic and the text is easy to understand and follow. Well worth the read.

Handy little book!!, 05 Apr 2006
The book has a grading system of red flags according to the severity of condition which is very useful and enables a quick glance inorder to decide on the importance of what has been discovered. When reading the book I kept coming across many points/ 'tips' that I had not come across before.

The book will be very useful for students/ Junior Physiotherapists as it is very clear and also has some case studies which are annotated giving a clear explanation of the clinical reasoning for different red flags. It will also be very useful for Senior Physiotherapists and be great as a departmental book to allow a quick glance for the more unusal red flags.

Excellent study aid -watch who you buy from, 18 May 2007
This is a first class guide to the human body and a brilliant study aid. However..... don't buy from A1Books. When our copy arrived damaged from the USA they would only consider a refund and replacement when the damage was not major and I only asked for £5 off. My son needed the book for study and could not be without it for another 2-3 weeks while waiting for a replacment. Not such good service as Amazon. Beware.

Fantastic Buy!, 02 Jan 2006
I bought this book on something of a whim (Waterstones had a sale on and my next placement was Outpatients - thought I should swat up a bit) and I am astounded at the quality of the book.

It is laid out in a sensible manner, and rather than having to stare for half an hour through loads of muscles to find the one you are looking for, and then work out where it runs, its origins and insertions, etc, the diagrams are clear and concise featuring one or two muscles per plate, with the full picture elsewhere for reference.

The information is presented in a scientific manner and the author acknowledges when information is disputed by various sources, or when it comes from a reputable/not so great source which I found quite useful.

Definitely worth the money, and very useful for learning anatomy!

This book exudes quality, 14 Dec 2004
I have recently acquired the Atlas of Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy as a teaching aid and reference book. I have a number of such books, but this one stands out from the crowd. The clarity of information, both visual and textual, is outstanding. There are very few anatomy books that I would consider a great bedtime reading, but this is one of them (actually, the only one!).

Everything about this book exudes quality: what it says; how it says it; what it shows; how it shows it; the paper; and the cover. Truly a work of art and inspiration. Also, I found the extra information on body mechanics a welcome bonus.

A Must read for Trauma and Abuse Survivors, 12 Jul 1999
When I was 16 yrs old, I was brutally raped and beaten. I did what I had to do to survive. I repressed all memories of the attack. It did not exist in my mind. My body was another story. It recalled in great detail the abuse I suffered. My body reminded me daily with unexplained pain in all parts of my body. I suffered from chronic strep throat from being choked, countless ear and eye infections trying not to "hear" and "see" the abuse. The pain was still there in my ribs from being kicked. I spent the next 14 years in and out of hospitals where I was diagnosed with everything from leukemia to the standard "it's all in your head". The pain was unbearable at times and I would be rushed to the hospital where the physicians would find nothing wrong. They took out my appendix for the heck of it and eventually I had a total hysterectomy to combat the big"C" (cancer). It took years of counseling, and numerous anti-depressants to heal my mind. Which is great in itself, but the physical pain was still there and remained a medical mystery. Through somato release and cranial-sacral therapy I was able to become a whole person free of pain. Dr. Upledger's book is well written and easy to understand. Anyone who has unexplained pain owes it to themselves and their families to read this book and put its theory to the test.

Terrific! A must read for anyone with chronic physical pain., 09 Dec 1998
I have been in chronic pain for 1 1/2 years following a twisting fall down a flight of 8 concrete steps. I tried traditional medicine and medication, chiropractic, traditional swedish massage and nothing seemed to completely relieve the pain, although the chiropractic therapy did help to some degree. My family physician suggested I try myo-facial massage. It happened that the therapeutic massage therapist she recommended also was a practitioner of cranio-sacral therapy. I had never heard of cranio-sacral therapy and was doubtful. However, the therapist loaned me a copy of Dr. John Upledger's book and began this therapy method on me as an adjunct to the myo-facial massage . This combination of therapy has produced tremendous results. The book has also opened my eyes to a non-invasive, holistic type of therapy, cranio-sacral therapy, which can be extremely useful for a lot of problems people experience for which traditional medicine has failed or not provided complete results. The book is an easy read of a truly technical topic. It will provide much in the way of insight to anyone who reads it. I urge others to read it and to discuss its merits with your family physician and other medical practitioners. This is a book about a little known therapy which can produce astounding results! Well worth the time and money!

An honest Patient's review., 30 Nov 2008
'My name is Laura, 19, and I have suffered from M.E./CFS for over 5 years. I was diagnosed by Dr Perrin approximately 3 years ago.

I can honestly say the decision to see him was the best one I ever made. Before his treatments, I was bed-bound, crawling to the toilet and sleeping for over 18 hours a day. I was unable to make my own food and was rarely even able to open the curtains because of migraines and general dizzyness bright lights and loud noises caused me. I was unable to attend school due to the severe pain and fatigue and subsequently missed out on many of my exams.

The consultation with Dr Perrin was life-changing. This was the first time in years I was told what was symptomatically wrong with me and could begin to understand and explain the reasons for my illness. He was the first person to be empathetic towards the difficulties a sufferer of M.E. faces with family and friends and the relief that you're actually not insane is something money cannot buy. His book is fantastic for explaining the symptoms and treatments in terms that serve both patients and professionals and I would definitely recommend anyone who has tried other techniques to relieve the symptoms to consider then.

The results of his treatments have been miraculous. I am, three years ahead, now holding down full time employment as a Legal P.A. and studying to qualify as a Solicitor.

I can fully understand the concerns people may have in relation to the price of this treatment and reservations toward investing in such a costly treatment. However, in my opinion, there is no price to pay for getting my life back.'

Posted on behalf of my friend, Laura Shaw.


Didn't help me., 24 Nov 2008
Just to balance the other reviews - I was treated by Raymond Perrin for the two years he said it would take for me to recover. I followed his recommendations rigourously, desperate for any improvement. It had absolutely no effect on my M.E.

Quite helpful book, very expensive therapy, 06 Aug 2008
I've been treated by Dr Ray Perrin (NB he's not a medical doctor). His book gives some help but is designed mainly for health professionals (as Ray told me) so see a Perrin Technique therapist if you have ME and want benefit yourself. Beware, it is incredibly expensive and will take 1 to 2 years at up to £65 for 30 mins/week, plus the supplements he recommends.

If you have ME and don't want Perrin to exploit you for 2 years:
- skip his £200 consultation - I learned the same during standard treatment anyway, and the theory is in his book if you forget. Skipping consultation will save you his awful questionnaire he's concocted to "tell you" whether you have ME, not depression. Err, tell me something we don't know... Man, I paid £200 for that!
- See a trained therapist (not Perrin he's 1/3 more expensive) a few times to learn it properly, then carry on without the therapist, as I have.

He personally diagnosed me as 2 yrs to recovery. I'm still on track without the expense of a therapist's time for 2 years (up to £5000) using, in order of significance to my health:
- an alkaline diet (vegetables detox the body, eg Vasey's book 2nd Ed);
- self analysis & learning to relax (challenging my self beliefs that create & uphold ill health habits)
- posture improvements & gentle chi kung
- Perrin self massage;
Hope this helps - best wishes to all others experiencing ME - it is beatable but it requires US to change: there is no magic pill, but Reverse Therapy sounds pretty intriguing...


great!, 14 May 2008
i have recently been diagnosed with 'post viral fatigue' and this book is easily the most informative and extensive thing i've been able to find.
it is detailed without being unreadable with medical jargon (it even has medical terms glossary).

Excellent book, 25 Feb 2008
I found this book excellent. It gives a general idea of the different points of view on CFS/ME and then it explains Mr Perrin's research. It also describes the physical indications common to people with this illness and what is the Perrin Technique treatment. This book describes Mr Perrin's theory in a very clear and logic way. I recommend it to anybody with CFS/ME.

Wanna learn Anatomy?, 31 May 2008
Me = Medical student, and this anatomy poster really hit the standard for me. I thoroughly recommend the Anatomical Chart Company's posters, which are very high print quality, at full anatomical detail (and split into layers such as muscular, skeletal and visceral). It's by Lippencott, so if you're a medic, nurse or someone who just really wants to know anatomy (as well as looking uber-clever with such posters up in your room) this is what you want. The print is clearly labelled, using standard anatomical terminology (no wierd latin), and is in full english (I bought another anatomy poster via Amazon which was a quarter English :-( ). The price is decent considering what you're getting, and the multiple views you get are really good. Happy customer, and more importantly, happy medical student! :-)

Chiropractors beware!!, 10 Nov 2003
Firstly I have never written or e-mailed any author before and I am taking time out to do this because of the remarkable effect this book had on my back pain.

I have suffered from lower back pain for years and have visited numerous chiropractors, all of whom helped in some way in the short term. But if I did not visit regularly (at £25-30 per session) the pain came back, it was about a monthly occurrence. Last July I went with my family on holiday to Spain and the lower back pain kicked in on the second day, probably due to stress and the flight from Gatwick. It was so painful like a ripped muscle and virtually ruined two weeks holiday. Climbing into a canoe, for instance, with my seven year old daughter was excruciating. I felt like a pensioner just walking down the road, every step down a kerb had to be measured or it would send a shooting pain through the lower back. When I got back from Spain I decided to trawl the internet for a solution before booking more chiropractors. I came across this book. I began the excercises in August and I did not want to say anything until I had fully tested them out. I now feel (in November) confident to say I have rarely been troubled with my back since. What trouble I had was easily dealt with by the excercises and gradually even this pain receded. The back feels stronger than ever but you must follow what Jim says exactly and do the excercises initially every two days.
Pity the poor chiropractors if everyone gets to read it!!!!

An excellent book on lower back pain, 04 Oct 2003
A well written book that takes great care to methodically explain the scientific basis for some lower back problems and their treatments, with many quotes from peer reviewed scientific papers. Jim Johnson also uses his fairly extensive experience of treating back pain to make the book a readable and practical one rather than just a dry tome.

I read the book (all of it as instructed!) before trying the few simple exercises that are recommended. There has been a definite improvement in back strength in the 3-4 months since I bought it and, more importantly, a reduction in lower back pain. I still get some pain from time to time but it is considerably less.

The key is to follow the exercise plan as laid out in the book and do it regularly. Once you have achieved the desired level of back strength you only need to do the exercises once a week for maintenance of the strength you have built up. However, as soon as you stop them you go back to square one.

I would recommend this book for people who suffer from lower back pain - even if it doesn't help the pain it will probably help you understand what the problem is without being stuck in a particular treatment method like many other books.

Red Flags, 21 Jul 2008
This is a fantastic resource for new and old physiotherapists alike. This book provides a great deal of information that is easily accessible. Its compact size means that the book can be carried around and provides valuable information at your fingertips.

An invaluable reference, 13 Apr 2006
This is a great book. It's small enough to be easily transported but packed with usefull, essential information. Ideal for any medical field including physiotherapy. The case study examples are realistic and the text is easy to understand and follow. Well worth the read.

Handy little book!!, 05 Apr 2006
The book has a grading system of red flags according to the severity of condition which is very useful and enables a quick glance inorder to decide on the importance of what has been discovered. When reading the book I kept coming across many points/ 'tips' that I had not come across before.

The book will be very useful for students/ Junior Physiotherapists as it is very clear and also has some case studies which are annotated giving a clear explanation of the clinical reasoning for different red flags. It will also be very useful for Senior Physiotherapists and be great as a departmental book to allow a quick glance for the more unusal red flags.

Excellent study aid -watch who you buy from, 18 May 2007
This is a first class guide to the human body and a brilliant study aid. However..... don't buy from A1Books. When our copy arrived damaged from the USA they would only consider a refund and replacement when the damage was not major and I only asked for £5 off. My son needed the book for study and could not be without it for another 2-3 weeks while waiting for a replacment. Not such good service as Amazon. Beware.

Fantastic Buy!, 02 Jan 2006
I bought this book on something of a whim (Waterstones had a sale on and my next placement was Outpatients - thought I should swat up a bit) and I am astounded at the quality of the book.

It is laid out in a sensible manner, and rather than having to stare for half an hour through loads of muscles to find the one you are looking for, and then work out where it runs, its origins and insertions, etc, the diagrams are clear and concise featuring one or two muscles per plate, with the full picture elsewhere for reference.

The information is presented in a scientific manner and the author acknowledges when information is disputed by various sources, or when it comes from a reputable/not so great source which I found quite useful.

Definitely worth the money, and very useful for learning anatomy!

This book exudes quality, 14 Dec 2004
I have recently acquired the Atlas of Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy as a teaching aid and reference book. I have a number of such books, but this one stands out from the crowd. The clarity of information, both visual and textual, is outstanding. There are very few anatomy books that I would consider a great bedtime reading, but this is one of them (actually, the only one!).

Everything about this book exudes quality: what it says; how it says it; what it shows; how it shows it; the paper; and the cover. Truly a work of art and inspiration. Also, I found the extra information on body mechanics a welcome bonus.

A Must read for Trauma and Abuse Survivors, 12 Jul 1999
When I was 16 yrs old, I was brutally raped and beaten. I did what I had to do to survive. I repressed all memories of the attack. It did not exist in my mind. My body was another story. It recalled in great detail the abuse I suffered. My body reminded me daily with unexplained pain in all parts of my body. I suffered from chronic strep throat from being choked, countless ear and eye infections trying not to "hear" and "see" the abuse. The pain was still there in my ribs from being kicked. I spent the next 14 years in and out of hospitals where I was diagnosed with everything from leukemia to the standard "it's all in your head". The pain was unbearable at times and I would be rushed to the hospital where the physicians would find nothing wrong. They took out my appendix for the heck of it and eventually I had a total hysterectomy to combat the big"C" (cancer). It took years of counseling, and numerous anti-depressants to heal my mind. Which is great in itself, but the physical pain was still there and remained a medical mystery. Through somato release and cranial-sacral therapy I was able to become a whole person free of pain. Dr. Upledger's book is well written and easy to understand. Anyone who has unexplained pain owes it to themselves and their families to read this book and put its theory to the test.

Terrific! A must read for anyone with chronic physical pain., 09 Dec 1998
I have been in chronic pain for 1 1/2 years following a twisting fall down a flight of 8 concrete steps. I tried traditional medicine and medication, chiropractic, traditional swedish massage and nothing seemed to completely relieve the pain, although the chiropractic therapy did help to some degree. My family physician suggested I try myo-facial massage. It happened that the therapeutic massage therapist she recommended also was a practitioner of cranio-sacral therapy. I had never heard of cranio-sacral therapy and was doubtful. However, the therapist loaned me a copy of Dr. John Upledger's book and began this therapy method on me as an adjunct to the myo-facial massage . This combination of therapy has produced tremendous results. The book has also opened my eyes to a non-invasive, holistic type of therapy, cranio-sacral therapy, which can be extremely useful for a lot of problems people experience for which traditional medicine has failed or not provided complete results. The book is an easy read of a truly technical topic. It will provide much in the way of insight to anyone who reads it. I urge others to read it and to discuss its merits with your family physician and other medical practitioners. This is a book about a little known therapy which can produce astounding results! Well worth the time and money!

An honest Patient's review., 30 Nov 2008
'My name is Laura, 19, and I have suffered from M.E./CFS for over 5 years. I was diagnosed by Dr Perrin approximately 3 years ago.

I can honestly say the decision to see him was the best one I ever made. Before his treatments, I was bed-bound, crawling to the toilet and sleeping for over 18 hours a day. I was unable to make my own food and was rarely even able to open the curtains because of migraines and general dizzyness bright lights and loud noises caused me. I was unable to attend school due to the severe pain and fatigue and subsequently missed out on many of my exams.

The consultation with Dr Perrin was life-changing. This was the first time in years I was told what was symptomatically wrong with me and could begin to understand and explain the reasons for my illness. He was the first person to be empathetic towards the difficulties a sufferer of M.E. faces with family and friends and the relief that you're actually not insane is something money cannot buy. His book is fantastic for explaining the symptoms and treatments in terms that serve both patients and professionals and I would definitely recommend anyone who has tried other techniques to relieve the symptoms to consider then.

The results of his treatments have been miraculous. I am, three years ahead, now holding down full time employment as a Legal P.A. and studying to qualify as a Solicitor.

I can fully understand the concerns people may have in relation to the price of this treatment and reservations toward investing in such a costly treatment. However, in my opinion, there is no price to pay for getting my life back.'

Posted on behalf of my friend, Laura Shaw.


Didn't help me., 24 Nov 2008
Just to balance the other reviews - I was treated by Raymond Perrin for the two years he said it would take for me to recover. I followed his recommendations rigourously, desperate for any improvement. It had absolutely no effect on my M.E.

Quite helpful book, very expensive therapy, 06 Aug 2008
I've been treated by Dr Ray Perrin (NB he's not a medical doctor). His book gives some help but is designed mainly for health professionals (as Ray told me) so see a Perrin Technique therapist if you have ME and want benefit yourself. Beware, it is incredibly expensive and will take 1 to 2 years at up to £65 for 30 mins/week, plus the supplements he recommends.

If you have ME and don't want Perrin to exploit you for 2 years:
- skip his £200 consultation - I learned the same during standard treatment anyway, and the theory is in his book if you forget. Skipping consultation will save you his awful questionnaire he's concocted to "tell you" whether you have ME, not depression. Err, tell me something we don't know... Man, I paid £200 for that!
- See a trained therapist (not Perrin he's 1/3 more expensive) a few times to learn it properly, then carry on without the therapist, as I have.

He personally diagnosed me as 2 yrs to recovery. I'm still on track without the expense of a therapist's time for 2 years (up to £5000) using, in order of significance to my health:
- an alkaline diet (vegetables detox the body, eg Vasey's book 2nd Ed);
- self analysis & learning to relax (challenging my self beliefs that create & uphold ill health habits)
- posture improvements & gentle chi kung
- Perrin self massage;
Hope this helps - best wishes to all others experiencing ME - it is beatable but it requires US to change: there is no magic pill, but Reverse Therapy sounds pretty intriguing...


great!, 14 May 2008
i have recently been diagnosed with 'post viral fatigue' and this book is easily the most informative and extensive thing i've been able to find.
it is detailed without being unreadable with medical jargon (it even has medical terms glossary).

Excellent book, 25 Feb 2008
I found this book excellent. It gives a general idea of the different points of view on CFS/ME and then it explains Mr Perrin's research. It also describes the physical indications common to people with this illness and what is the Perrin Technique treatment. This book describes Mr Perrin's theory in a very clear and logic way. I recommend it to anybody with CFS/ME.


Worth a read but hard to fathom, 20 Jun 2004
Osteopathy students have few books written by UK osteopaths to help them through their courses so from that point of view, this book is very welcome. It is very osteopathic and tries to draw together a lot of broad themes and relate them to osteopathic principles.

My problem with this book is that I can sit and read a chapter and come out feeling that I've just read a bunch of words but ended up none the wiser.

Other students on my course swear by this book and every osteopathy student should read it. Just don't expect the veil of osteopathy to be lifted and all revealed.

Integrated osteopathy, 04 Mar 2004
Which should be an oxymoron, but often isn't as many authors write about treating diseases or dysfunction in areas of the body as if they were seperate. Caroline Stone takes the first principle (or philosophy) of osteopathy "the body (person) is a whole" and builds this book around it. I have not come across any other book which does this to the same extent.

Sometimes this can make the reading a little difficult, after all in an interconnected web there is no starting point, but the effort is well worth while.

Fantastic book!!, 19 Apr 2001
De-mystifies how osteopathy works, and explains principles in a scientific way without any vague wafling. Great book for osteopathy students, if you want to understand what you're doing without having to wade through a mountain of books to find the answers!

Wanna learn Anatomy?, 31 May 2008
Me = Medical student, and this anatomy poster really hit the standard for me. I thoroughly recommend the Anatomical Chart Company's posters, which are very high print quality, at full anatomical detail (and split into layers such as muscular, skeletal and visceral). It's by Lippencott, so if you're a medic, nurse or someone who just really wants to know anatomy (as well as looking uber-clever with such posters up in your room) this is what you want. The print is clearly labelled, using standard anatomical terminology (no wierd latin), and is in full english (I bought another anatomy poster via Amazon which was a quarter English :-( ). The price is decent considering what you're getting, and the multiple views you get are really good. Happy customer, and more importantly, happy medical student! :-)

Chiropractors beware!!, 10 Nov 2003
Firstly I have never written or e-mailed any author before and I am taking time out to do this because of the remarkable effect this book had on my back pain.

I have suffered from lower back pain for years and have visited numerous chiropractors, all of whom helped in some way in the short term. But if I did not visit regularly (at £25-30 per session) the pain came back, it was about a monthly occurrence. Last July I went with my family on holiday to Spain and the lower back pain kicked in on the second day, probably due to stress and the flight from Gatwick. It was so painful like a ripped muscle and virtually ruined two weeks holiday. Climbing into a canoe, for instance, with my seven year old daughter was excruciating. I felt like a pensioner just walking down the road, every step down a kerb had to be measured or it would send a shooting pain through the lower back. When I got back from Spain I decided to trawl the internet for a solution before booking more chiropractors. I came across this book. I began the excercises in August and I did not want to say anything until I had fully tested them out. I now feel (in November) confident to say I have rarely been troubled with my back since. What trouble I had was easily dealt with by the excercises and gradually even this pain receded. The back feels stronger than ever but you must follow what Jim says exactly and do the excercises initially every two days.
Pity the poor chiropractors if everyone gets to read it!!!!

An excellent book on lower back pain, 04 Oct 2003
A well written book that takes great care to methodically explain the scientific basis for some lower back problems and their treatments, with many quotes from peer reviewed scientific papers. Jim Johnson also uses his fairly extensive experience of treating back pain to make the book a readable and practical one rather than just a dry tome.

I read the book (all of it as instructed!) before trying the few simple exercises that are recommended. There has been a definite improvement in back strength in the 3-4 months since I bought it and, more importantly, a reduction in lower back pain. I still get some pain from time to time but it is considerably less.

The key is to follow the exercise plan as laid out in the book and do it regularly. Once you have achieved the desired level of back strength you only need to do the exercises once a week for maintenance of the strength you have built up. However, as soon as you stop them you go back to square one.

I would recommend this book for people who suffer from lower back pain - even if it doesn't help the pain it will probably help you understand what the problem is without being stuck in a particular treatment method like many other books.

Red Flags, 21 Jul 2008
This is a fantastic resource for new and old physiotherapists alike. This book provides a great deal of information that is easily accessible. Its compact size means that the book can be carried around and provides valuable information at your fingertips.

An invaluable reference, 13 Apr 2006
This is a great book. It's small enough to be easily transported but packed with usefull, essential information. Ideal for any medical field including physiotherapy. The case study examples are realistic and the text is easy to understand and follow. Well worth the read.

Handy little book!!, 05 Apr 2006
The book has a grading system of red flags according to the severity of condition which is very useful and enables a quick glance inorder to decide on the importance of what has been discovered. When reading the book I kept coming across many points/ 'tips' that I had not come across before.

The book will be very useful for students/ Junior Physiotherapists as it is very clear and also has some case studies which are annotated giving a clear explanation of the clinical reasoning for different red flags. It will also be very useful for Senior Physiotherapists and be great as a departmental book to allow a quick glance for the more unusal red flags.

Excellent study aid -watch who you buy from, 18 May 2007
This is a first class guide to the human body and a brilliant study aid. However..... don't buy from A1Books. When our copy arrived damaged from the USA they would only consider a refund and replacement when the damage was not major and I only asked for £5 off. My son needed the book for study and could not be without it for another 2-3 weeks while waiting for a replacment. Not such good service as Amazon. Beware.

Fantastic Buy!, 02 Jan 2006
I bought this book on something of a whim (Waterstones had a sale on and my next placement was Outpatients - thought I should swat up a bit) and I am astounded at the quality of the book.

It is laid out in a sensible manner, and rather than having to stare for half an hour through loads of muscles to find the one you are looking for, and then work out where it runs, its origins and insertions, etc, the diagrams are clear and concise featuring one or two muscles per plate, with the full picture elsewhere for reference.

The information is presented in a scientific manner and the author acknowledges when information is disputed by various sources, or when it comes from a reputable/not so great source which I found quite useful.

Definitely worth the money, and very useful for learning anatomy!

This book exudes quality, 14 Dec 2004
I have recently acquired the Atlas of Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy as a teaching aid and reference book. I have a number of such books, but this one stands out from the crowd. The clarity of information, both visual and textual, is outstanding. There are very few anatomy books that I would consider a great bedtime reading, but this is one of them (actually, the only one!).

Everything about this book exudes quality: what it says; how it says it; what it shows; how it shows it; the paper; and the cover. Truly a work of art and inspiration. Also, I found the extra information on body mechanics a welcome bonus.

A Must read for Trauma and Abuse Survivors, 12 Jul 1999
When I was 16 yrs old, I was brutally raped and beaten. I did what I had to do to survive. I repressed all memories of the attack. It did not exist in my mind. My body was another story. It recalled in great detail the abuse I suffered. My body reminded me daily with unexplained pain in all parts of my body. I suffered from chronic strep throat from being choked, countless ear and eye infections trying not to "hear" and "see" the abuse. The pain was still there in my ribs from being kicked. I spent the next 14 years in and out of hospitals where I was diagnosed with everything from leukemia to the standard "it's all in your head". The pain was unbearable at times and I would be rushed to the hospital where the physicians would find nothing wrong. They took out my appendix for the heck of it and eventually I had a total hysterectomy to combat the big"C" (cancer). It took years of counseling, and numerous anti-depressants to heal my mind. Which is great in itself, but the physical pain was still there and remained a medical mystery. Through somato release and cranial-sacral therapy I was able to become a whole person free of pain. Dr. Upledger's book is well written and easy to understand. Anyone who has unexplained pain owes it to themselves and their families to read this book and put its theory to the test.

Terrific! A must read for anyone with chronic physical pain., 09 Dec 1998
I have been in chronic pain for 1 1/2 years following a twisting fall down a flight of 8 concrete steps. I tried traditional medicine and medication, chiropractic, traditional swedish massage and nothing seemed to completely relieve the pain, although the chiropractic therapy did help to some degree. My family physician suggested I try myo-facial massage. It happened that the therapeutic massage therapist she recommended also was a practitioner of cranio-sacral therapy. I had never heard of cranio-sacral therapy and was doubtful. However, the therapist loaned me a copy of Dr. John Upledger's book and began this therapy method on me as an adjunct to the myo-facial massage . This combination of therapy has produced tremendous results. The book has also opened my eyes to a non-invasive, holistic type of therapy, cranio-sacral therapy, which can be extremely useful for a lot of problems people experience for which traditional medicine has failed or not provided complete results. The book is an easy read of a truly technical topic. It will provide much in the way of insight to anyone who reads it. I urge others to read it and to discuss its merits with your family physician and other medical practitioners. This is a book about a little known therapy which can produce astounding results! Well worth the time and money!

An honest Patient's review., 30 Nov 2008
'My name is Laura, 19, and I have suffered from M.E./CFS for over 5 years. I was diagnosed by Dr Perrin approximately 3 years ago.

I can honestly say the decision to see him was the best one I ever made. Before his treatments, I was bed-bound, crawling to the toilet and sleeping for over 18 hours a day. I was unable to make my own food and was rarely even able to open the curtains because of migraines and general dizzyness bright lights and loud noises caused me. I was unable to attend school due to the severe pain and fatigue and subsequently missed out on many of my exams.

The consultation with Dr Perrin was life-changing. This was the first time in years I was told what was symptomatically wrong with me and could begin to understand and explain the reasons for my illness. He was the first person to be empathetic towards the difficulties a sufferer of M.E. faces with family and friends and the relief that you're actually not insane is something money cannot buy. His book is fantastic for explaining the symptoms and treatments in terms that serve both patients and professionals and I would definitely recommend anyone who has tried other techniques to relieve the symptoms to consider then.

The results of his treatments have been miraculous. I am, three years ahead, now holding down full time employment as a Legal P.A. and studying to qualify as a Solicitor.

I can fully understand the concerns people may have in relation to the price of this treatment and reservations toward investing in such a costly treatment. However, in my opinion, there is no price to pay for getting my life back.'

Posted on behalf of my friend, Laura Shaw.


Didn't help me., 24 Nov 2008
Just to balance the other reviews - I was treated by Raymond Perrin for the two years he said it would take for me to recover. I followed his recommendations rigourously, desperate for any improvement. It had absolutely no effect on my M.E.

Quite helpful book, very expensive therapy, 06 Aug 2008
I've been treated by Dr Ray Perrin (NB he's not a medical doctor). His book gives some help but is designed mainly for health professionals (as Ray told me) so see a Perrin Technique therapist if you have ME and want benefit yourself. Beware, it is incredibly expensive and will take 1 to 2 years at up to £65 for 30 mins/week, plus the supplements he recommends.

If you have ME and don't want Perrin to exploit you for 2 years:
- skip his £200 consultation - I learned the same during standard treatment anyway, and the theory is in his book if you forget. Skipping consultation will save you his awful questionnaire he's concocted to "tell you" whether you have ME, not depression. Err, tell me something we don't know... Man, I paid £200 for that!
- See a trained therapist (not Perrin he's 1/3 more expensive) a few times to learn it properly, then carry on without the therapist, as I have.

He personally diagnosed me as 2 yrs to recovery. I'm still on track without the expense of a therapist's time for 2 years (up to £5000) using, in order of significance to my health:
- an alkaline diet (vegetables detox the body, eg Vasey's book 2nd Ed);
- self analysis & learning to relax (challenging my self beliefs that create & uphold ill health habits)
- posture improvements & gentle chi kung
- Perrin self massage;
Hope this helps - best wishes to all others experiencing ME - it is beatable but it requires US to change: there is no magic pill, but Reverse Therapy sounds pretty intriguing...


great!, 14 May 2008
i have recently been diagnosed with 'post viral fatigue' and this book is easily the most informative and extensive thing i've been able to find.
it is detailed without being unreadable with medical jargon (it even has medical terms glossary).

Excellent book, 25 Feb 2008
I found this book excellent. It gives a general idea of the different points of view on CFS/ME and then it explains Mr Perrin's research. It also describes the physical indications common to people with this illness and what is the Perrin Technique treatment. This book describes Mr Perrin's theory in a very clear and logic way. I recommend it to anybody with CFS/ME.


Worth a read but hard to fathom, 20 Jun 2004
Osteopathy students have few books written by UK osteopaths to help them through their courses so from that point of view, this book is very welcome. It is very osteopathic and tries to draw together a lot of broad themes and relate them to osteopathic principles.

My problem with this book is that I can sit and read a chapter and come out feeling that I've just read a bunch of words but ended up none the wiser.

Other students on my course swear by this book and every osteopathy student should read it. Just don't expect the veil of osteopathy to be lifted and all revealed.

Integrated osteopathy, 04 Mar 2004
Which should be an oxymoron, but often isn't as many authors write about treating diseases or dysfunction in areas of the body as if they were seperate. Caroline Stone takes the first principle (or philosophy) of osteopathy "the body (person) is a whole" and builds this book around it. I have not come across any other book which does this to the same extent.

Sometimes this can make the reading a little difficult, after all in an interconnected web there is no starting point, but the effort is well worth while.

Fantastic book!!, 19 Apr 2001
De-mystifies how osteopathy works, and explains principles in a scientific way without any vague wafling. Great book for osteopathy students, if you want to understand what you're doing without having to wade through a mountain of books to find the answers!

The best book on osteopathic technique, 29 Jun 2005
Laurie Hartman is Associate Professor of Osteopathic Technique at the British School of Osteopathy. He has taught at the BSO since 1965, and also at osteopathy schools in the USA, France, Japan, Belgium, Spain, Australia, Canada, Germany and Scandinavia.
This excellent book is a compendium of photographs and full descriptions of osteopathic techniques. Every practitioner of any manual therapy will find this book of absorbing interest, but it will be indispensable for the osteopath.

An essential guide for osteopathic techniques~Brilliant, 14 Feb 2001
Laurie Hartman is more than well known in the osteopathic field for his work. Students of Osteopathy and practitioners of Osteopathy aspire to be like him and to have the skill he has developed. In this book he uses his extensive teaching and clinical experiences to guide the reader through their learning and developement of ideas and techniques. The book is set out with lots of pictures showing technique positions and understandable discriptions. He discusses all aspects of osteopathic techniques and emphasizes the most and least suitable techniques for the different body types and areas. The book is designed for students of osteopathy and used as a core book for study. It is also a useful book for pysio's and manual therapists. I would highly recommend this book to anyone in the field of osteopathy and manipulative therapies. A definate must if you are a student of osteopathy.

Wanna learn Anatomy?, 31 May 2008
Me = Medical student, and this anatomy poster really hit the standard for me. I thoroughly recommend the Anatomical Chart Company's posters, which are very high print quality, at full anatomical detail (and split into layers such as muscular, skeletal and visceral). It's by Lippencott, so if you're a medic, nurse or someone who just really wants to know anatomy (as well as looking uber-clever with such posters up in your room) this is what you want. The print is clearly labelled, using standard anatomical terminology (no wierd latin), and is in full english (I bought another anatomy poster via Amazon which was a quarter English :-( ). The price is decent considering what you're getting, and the multiple views you get are really good. Happy customer, and more importantly, happy medical student! :-)

Chiropractors beware!!, 10 Nov 2003
Firstly I have never written or e-mailed any author before and I am taking time out to do this because of the remarkable effect this book had on my back pain.

I have suffered from lower back pain for years and have visited numerous chiropractors, all of whom helped in some way in the short term. But if I did not visit regularly (at £25-30 per session) the pain came back, it was about a monthly occurrence. Last July I went with my family on holiday to Spain and the lower back pain kicked in on the second day, probably due to stress and the flight from Gatwick. It was so painful like a ripped muscle and virtually ruined two weeks holiday. Climbing into a canoe, for instance, with my seven year old daughter was excruciating. I felt like a pensioner just walking down the road, every step down a kerb had to be measured or it would send a shooting pain through the lower back. When I got back from Spain I decided to trawl the internet for a solution before booking more chiropractors. I came across this book. I began the excercises in August and I did not want to say anything until I had fully tested them out. I now feel (in November) confident to say I have rarely been troubled with my back since. What trouble I had was easily dealt with by the excercises and gradually even this pain receded. The back feels stronger than ever but you must follow what Jim says exactly and do the excercises initially every two days.
Pity the poor chiropractors if everyone gets to read it!!!!

An excellent book on lower back pain, 04 Oct 2003
A well written book that takes great care to methodically explain the scientific basis for some lower back problems and their treatments, with many quotes from peer reviewed scientific papers. Jim Johnson also uses his fairly extensive experience of treating back pain to make the book a readable and practical one rather than just a dry tome.

I read the book (all of it as instructed!) before trying the few simple exercises that are recommended. There has been a definite improvement in back strength in the 3-4 months since I bought it and, more importantly, a reduction in lower back pain. I still get some pain from time to time but it is considerably less.

The key is to follow the exercise plan as laid out in the book and do it regularly. Once you have achieved the desired level of back strength you only need to do the exercises once a week for maintenance of the strength you have built up. However, as soon as you stop them you go back to square one.

I would recommend this book for people who suffer from lower back pain - even if it doesn't help the pain it will probably help you understand what the problem is without being stuck in a particular treatment method like many other books.

Red Flags, 21 Jul 2008
This is a fantastic resource for new and old physiotherapists alike. This book provides a great deal of information that is easily accessible. Its compact size means that the book can be carried around and provides valuable information at your fingertips.

An invaluable reference, 13 Apr 2006
This is a great book. It's small enough to be easily transported but packed with usefull, essential information. Ideal for any medical field including physiotherapy. The case study examples are realistic and the text is easy to understand and follow. Well worth the read.

Handy little book!!, 05 Apr 2006
The book has a grading system of red flags according to the severity of condition which is very useful and enables a quick glance inorder to decide on the importance of what has been discovered. When reading the book I kept coming across many points/ 'tips' that I had not come across before.

The book will be very useful for students/ Junior Physiotherapists as it is very clear and also has some case studies which are annotated giving a clear explanation of the clinical reasoning for different red flags. It will also be very useful for Senior Physiotherapists and be great as a departmental book to allow a quick glance for the more unusal red flags.

Excellent study aid -watch who you buy from, 18 May 2007
This is a first class guide to the human body and a brilliant study aid. However..... don't buy from A1Books. When our copy arrived damaged from the USA they would only consider a refund and replacement when the damage was not major and I only asked for £5 off. My son needed the book for study and could not be without it for another 2-3 weeks while waiting for a replacment. Not such good service as Amazon. Beware.

Fantastic Buy!, 02 Jan 2006
I bought this book on something of a whim (Waterstones had a sale on and my next placement was Outpatients - thought I should swat up a bit) and I am astounded at the quality of the book.

It is laid out in a sensible manner, and rather than having to stare for half an hour through loads of muscles to find the one you are looking for, and then work out where it runs, its origins and insertions, etc, the diagrams are clear and concise featuring one or two muscles per plate, with the full picture elsewhere for reference.

The information is presented in a scientific manner and the author acknowledges when information is disputed by various sources, or when it comes from a reputable/not so great source which I found quite useful.

Definitely worth the money, and very useful for learning anatomy!

This book exudes quality, 14 Dec 2004
I have recently acquired the Atlas of Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy as a teaching aid and reference book. I have a number of such books, but this one stands out from the crowd. The clarity of information, both visual and textual, is outstanding. There are very few anatomy books that I would consider a great bedtime reading, but this is one of them (actually, the only one!).

Everything about this book exudes quality: what it says; how it says it; what it shows; how it shows it; the paper; and the cover. Truly a work of art and inspiration. Also, I found the extra information on body mechanics a welcome bonus.

A Must read for Trauma and Abuse Survivors, 12 Jul 1999
When I was 16 yrs old, I was brutally raped and beaten. I did what I had to do to survive. I repressed all memories of the attack. It did not exist in my mind. My body was another story. It recalled in great detail the abuse I suffered. My body reminded me daily with unexplained pain in all parts of my body. I suffered from chronic strep throat from being choked, countless ear and eye infections trying not to "hear" and "see" the abuse. The pain was still there in my ribs from being kicked. I spent the next 14 years in and out of hospitals where I was diagnosed with everything from leukemia to the standard "it's all in your head". The pain was unbearable at times and I would be rushed to the hospital where the physicians would find nothing wrong. They took out my appendix for the heck of it and eventually I had a total hysterectomy to combat the big"C" (cancer). It took years of counseling, and numerous anti-depressants to heal my mind. Which is great in itself, but the physical pain was still there and remained a medical mystery. Through somato release and cranial-sacral therapy I was able to become a whole person free of pain. Dr. Upledger's book is well written and easy to understand. Anyone who has unexplained pain owes it to themselves and their families to read this book and put its theory to the test.

Terrific! A must read for anyone with chronic physical pain., 09 Dec 1998
I have been in chronic pain for 1 1/2 years following a twisting fall down a flight of 8 concrete steps. I tried traditional medicine and medication, chiropractic, traditional swedish massage and nothing seemed to completely relieve the pain, although the chiropractic therapy did help to some degree. My family physician suggested I try myo-facial massage. It happened that the therapeutic massage therapist she recommended also was a practitioner of cranio-sacral therapy. I had never heard of cranio-sacral therapy and was doubtful. However, the therapist loaned me a copy of Dr. John Upledger's book and began this therapy method on me as an adjunct to the myo-facial massage . This combination of therapy has produced tremendous results. The book has also opened my eyes to a non-invasive, holistic type of therapy, cranio-sacral therapy, which can be extremely useful for a lot of problems people experience for which traditional medicine has failed or not provided complete results. The book is an easy read of a truly technical topic. It will provide much in the way of insight to anyone who reads it. I urge others to read it and to discuss its merits with your family physician and other medical practitioners. This is a book about a little known therapy which can produce astounding results! Well worth the time and money!

An honest Patient's review., 30 Nov 2008
'My name is Laura, 19, and I have suffered from M.E./CFS for over 5 years. I was diagnosed by Dr Perrin approximately 3 years ago.

I can honestly say the decision to see him was the best one I ever made. Before his treatments, I was bed-bound, crawling to the toilet and sleeping for over 18 hours a day. I was unable to make my own food and was rarely even able to open the curtains because of migraines and general dizzyness bright lights and loud noises caused me. I was unable to attend school due to the severe pain and fatigue and subsequently missed out on many of my exams.

The consultation with Dr Perrin was life-changing. This was the first time in years I was told what was symptomatically wrong with me and could begin to understand and explain the reasons for my illness. He was the first person to be empathetic towards the difficulties a sufferer of M.E. faces with family and friends and the relief that you're actually not insane is something money cannot buy. His book is fantastic for explaining the symptoms and treatments in terms that serve both patients and professionals and I would definitely recommend anyone who has tried other techniques to relieve the symptoms to consider then.

The results of his treatments have been miraculous. I am, three years ahead, now holding down full time employment as a Legal P.A. and studying to qualify as a Solicitor.

I can fully understand the concer