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Douglas Frank, Dipl. Ac., practiced acupuncture & taught qi gong & tai ji quan at the Denver Back School & the Colorado Center for Rehabilitation of the Spine for seven years before going into private practice. During that time, he became an expert in the acupuncture/Chinese medical treatment of the low back. In writing this book for sufferers of low back pain, Doug has combined his years of clinical experience with his insights into Chinese medical theory. In particular, he stresses the holistic nature of Chinese medical diagnosis & treatment & the use of Chinese remedial & preventive therapies for the protection & rehabilitation of the low back. Having introduced the basic theories of Chinese medicine as they relate to the low back, Doug goes on to describe how Chinese-style practitioners diagnose & treat various types of low back pain giving several specific case histories. He finishes by providing a wide range of exercises & helpful hints on how to strengthen the low back, relax the mind & reduce stress, center one's gravity, & in general live a happier, more productive life. $9.95 from Blue Poppy Press.