Fixing You: Neck Pain & Headaches: Self-Treatment for healing Neck pain and headaches due to Bulging Disks, Degenerative Disks, and other diagnoses. Paperback – October 21, 2009

I read half the book and even though Rick advises to read the whole thing before doing the exercises, well, I couldn't help myself...I jumped right in. I did most of the exercises for the first time yesterday. Today I looked at a few of his on-line videos and did all of the exercises in the book. I can't believe how good my neck feels! It hasn't felt this loose and pain-free in many, many years...as far back as I can remember, practically. The concept of my shoulders being responsible for neck pain simply never occurred to me and was never mentioned as a possibility when I tried to get help through chiropractors, massage therapists, orthobionomy practitioners and acupuncturists. I really like the idea of helping myself too...going to all these health care practitioners can get really expensive and very frustrating when they don't "fix" you. I'm not a couch potato and I do stretching every day when I get up, but what with a couple of minor car accidents long ago, and falling down on our rocky terrain while hiking more than a few times, plus some bad posture habits, my whole body has gradually gotten so out of whack I didn't know where to start. Lately I've been constantly gulping down ibuprofen due to almost constant headaches. My neck was at the very least chronically tense, but also usually quite stiff and sore. I'm looking forward to Rick's books that focus on hip problems and shoulder problems because I need both of those too! I've had an extremely painful shoulder for the past month or so due to too much time at the computer, I think. But the exercises in the Neck Pain book have helped this as well.This book is extremely easy to read and understand. You're given a batch of exercises as well as helpful tips to follow during your daily routine. The videos Rick presents on his website are very clear and well-executed.Do yourself a favor: get this book and do the exercises. You won't believe the difference it makes. I'm going to recommend it to everyone I know with any problems along this line. In fact, I've already recommended it to three people!

I'm so impressed - this really works permanently! I was in a bad car accident that left me with a messed up back and neck. After the accident, traditional doctors wanted to surgically put a metal rod in my back to straighten everything out; but I wanted to try a non-invasive path due to how active I am (I couldn't live with the restrictiveness of a rod). I had gone to a Chiropractor for 2 years, and then a Physical Therapist for 2 years trying to get rid of the pain. Over the years, I've been able to get my hips & ribs back into place, but I continued to have horrible neck pain and bad migraines. Nothing I was doing could get rid of terrible muscle spasms that would start in my shoulders and go all the way through the top of my head, which would then pull my neck vertebrae and my Atlas out of place. I've had special work chairs ordered for my job, I've done dry needling, I've had massages, I've gotten my neck put into place 2-3 times a week, I've done neck strengthening exercises, I've had electricity therapy..... you name it, I've done it; but, nothing worked to relieve pain for more than a couple of days. I'm very happy to say though that this book has changed my life! I have relief and I'm feeling well consistently! No more migraines, neck spasms, and countless doctor appointments. I was skeptical at first because the book reviews sounded too good to be true, but I'm here to say that everyone needs to give this a try - I've never felt so good since the car accident! Thank you Rick Olderman for this amazing resource :)

the instructions were easy to follow but being able to access the free videos really helped a lot. the exercises did help my pain and discomfort. Since I work at a computer 8hrs a day they are going to be an ongoing part of my life to keep pain at bay

The books in this series deserve WAY BEYOND-- a five star rating.And to say the words "~Thank You~" to Dr. Olderman seems like such an insignificant way of repaying him for his knowledge that is contained within these books!If you are injured and searching for a quick fix, best of LUCK to you. But, if you want to take charge of your healing, then by all means PUSH the button and ordered these ASAP! I began with the Fixing you Neck Pain and Headaches...and had beyond incredible results that I went and ordered the ENTIRE series! NO Joke. These books make sense, and the results are FANTASTIC----->>>> provided that YOU ----GIVE----- the effort and WORK to do the exercises as stated. and no worries, the videos show you exactly what and how to do it!) When I am done doing the exercises I ice my neck and then put on Penetrex, Penetrex® - The World's #1 Transdermal Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relief Therapy For Treating Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthritis, Bursitis, Tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints, Etc.and I feel normal. WHICH is HUGE, when you've suffered in pain from,injuries. These books and that Cream should be in the hands of EVERY person suffering from pain in my opinion!and to, Dr. Olderman, if you read these, Someday I'm going to personally shake your hand for giving me an escape route from surgery. I haven't the words to express my gratitude towards you for the information found within the pages of your books and videos. Thank You seems so insufficient, but,Sincerely.... I Thank You!Jennifer PhippsPS---- Thank you to ALL of the wonderful people who took the time to leave a comment, I read each of them and you all, made me decide to place my order! SO Thank You, to each of you too!