The Miracle Ball Method: Relieve Your Pain, Reshape Your Body, Reduce Your Stress

by Elaine Petrone, Janet Freedman (Foreword by)

Overview

The life-changing pain relief kit—just lie on the balls!
 
No pain, all gain. Get on the ball. Breathe deeply. And let the weight of your body do the rest. Based on one essential truth—you simply cannot help but get results when you reduce muscle tension—The Miracle Ball Method uses a carefully created program of “un-exercise” to heal an aching back, stiff neck, TMJ, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, headache, even carpal tunnel syndrome. Head to toe, it’s a breakthrough program of relief.
 
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761128687
Publisher:	Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date:	12/10/2003
Edition description:	Book with 2 Miracle Balls
Pages:	296
Sales rank:	317,045
Product dimensions:	4.35(w) x 8.50(h) x 5.00(d)

About the Author

Elaine Petrone developed her Miracle Ball method out of her own experiences with chronic pain. In addition to her books, she’s written for and been featured in Fitness, Vogue, Woman’s Day, Glamour, Redbook, Self, Elle, Town & Country, and Harper’s Bazaar.  She has consulted Fortune 500 companies in stress and pain management as well as appeared on nationally syndicated television shows for Fox News, Lifetime, NBC and ABC news.  With over 30 years of experience, Elaine teaches regularly at Stamford Hospital in Connecticut, and trains students at hospitals and healing centers across the country. She lives in southern Connecticut. Her website is www.miracleballmethod.com.
 
 
 
 

Editorial Reviews

“This is the book that could change your body and the way you live your life…Go get this book and start enjoying your life!”

—Fit Magazine

“Place the deceptively simple Miracle Ball under a trouble spot and sink into—aches actually melt away.”

—Self

“Offers a no-impact routine.”

—Parade

“You’ll ease the pain and tension of injuries and alleviate soreness and stiffness in muscles and joints.”

—Fitness 

“Elaine’s method greatly relaxes my tight neck muscles and helps to elongate the spine. I highly recommend it.”

–Christine M. Metz, M.D., Internal Medicine, Gilmore Memorial Hospital, Armory, MS

“My patients have seen great results. I love it myself; I gave the balls to my husband, and he has finally stopped complaining about his back pain.” 

–Sally Garhart, M.D., Occupational and Internal Medicine, Bedford Occupational and Acute Care, Bedford, NH
“After taking just one of Elaine’s ball therapy classes, I was asymptomatic for the first time in 15 years. I now recommend it to all of my patients.” 

– Fred Jones, D.C., Sunshine Chiropractic and Wellness, Merrick, nY
“I highly recommend Elaine’s method to relieve back pain caused by stress and tension. My patients find it very helpful for self-management of their symptoms.” 

–Janet Freedman, M.D., Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Rehabilitation Center of Southwestern Connecticut at Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT
“After suffering a back injury while playing high-school sports, I spent the next 20 years experiencing episodes of severe back pain. Then I tried Elaine’s method, and I am happy to report I am free of pain. 

–Elliot Zelevansky, Ph.D., Licensed psychologist, private practice, New Canaan, CT
 

“This is the book that could change your body and the way you live your life…Go get this book and start enjoying your life!”

—Fit Magazine

“Place the deceptively simple Miracle Ball under a trouble spot and sink into—aches actually melt away.”

—Self

“Offers a no-impact routine.”

—Parade

“You’ll ease the pain and tension of injuries and alleviate soreness and stiffness in muscles and joints.”

—Fitness 

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