Uday Doctor M.D. - Dr. Doctors Little Back Book

REVIEWS OF DR. DOCTORS LITTLE BACK BOOK

Dr. Doctors Little Back Book is a must-read for the person with back or neck pain looking for an answer. The book enables patients with spine pain to play an important role in their own diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Doctors unique diagnose and then treat approach is a complete reversal of how most pain is managed currently, which is usually to treat the symptoms with no endpoint. He has found a way to almost eliminate the use of narcotics in the treatment of spine pain. Dr. Doctors techniques described in this book have been proven successful in everyone from the professional athlete to the weekend golfer. Dr. Doctors Little Back Book is meant to be flexible, useful, and handy. Patients want resources they understand and can use.

Walter R. Lowe, M.D.,

Edward T. Smith Endowed Chair of Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Head Physician for NFL Houston Texans, NBA Houston Rockets, and NCAA University of Houston Cougars

Dr. Doctor has provided the Houston Astros with excellent medical care and assisted us greatly with keeping our players on the field during our 2017 World Series Championship season. It comes as no surprise that he has put together an excellent book appropriate for everyone who has neck or back pain. Not only does he thoroughly explain common back issues in detail, but he provides simple treatment fixes that help alleviate symptoms and pain. Highly recommend for anyone with acute or chronic back pain.

Jeremiah Randall, P.T., D.P.T., A.T.C., C.S.C.S., Certified D.N.,

Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist for MLB 2017 World Series Champions Houston Astros

Highly recommend Dr. Doctors Little Back Book , whether you have back or neck pain, or are a physician, physical therapist, or other allied health-care provider. This book is appropriate for all populations, whether you are a weekend warrior or a hurting patient. The Little Back Book covers the same unique approach that Dr. Doctor uses to diagnose and treat back pain in professional athletes, and his Straight Spine Safe Spine Therapy and Exercise Program shows how invaluable body positions, posture, and the right exercises are to prevent back and neck pain for everybody.

Geoff Kaplan, A.T.C., P.T., S.C.S., C.S.C.S.,

Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer for NFL Houston Texans

Dr. Doctors Little Back Book provides clear direction to navigate the complex world of back pain. He describes a comprehensive system that provides a more purposeful approach to diagnosing and treating spine pathology in order to optimize a patients outcome and function.

Jason Biles , D.P.T., A.T.C., S.C.S.,

Head Athletic Trainer for NBA Houston Rockets

Dr. Doctor is an incredible diagnostician and technically outstanding at what he does. The Little Back Book is a reflection of his expertise. This is a gem for all patients who suffer from spinal pathology and go down the treatment pathway. The Little Back Book is truly original in its form of being directed at educating patients about their problem, the clinical manifestations, and treatments available. It will likely help many patients as Dr. Doctor has done in his many years in practice.

Mark L. Prasarn, M.D.,

Chief, Division of Spine Surgery, Department of OrthopedicSurgery, University of Texas, Houston, Spine Consultant for NBA Houston Rockets, Assistant Team Physician for NFL Houston Texans

Dr. Doctor is the main reason that I am coaching into my 80s. Dr. Doctors dedication to and knowledge of problems of the spine as described in the Little Back Book makes this book unique. This book should be the bible for spine care.

Wayne Graham ,

Head Baseball Coach, Rice University, Houston, Texas

He is, without a doubt, one of the most knowledgeable physicians on the planet in regard to the diagnosis and treatment of spine pain. This book will help all patients who read it, and it is also a valuable resource for health-care providers who seek straightforward education and answers to the most important issues in managing pain that arises from the spine.

David S. Baskin, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.N.S.,

Kenneth R. Peak Presidential Distinguished Chair, Vice Chair and Residency Program Director, Department of Neurosurgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Professor of Neurosurgery, Weill Cornell Medical College

The treatment and exercises that Dr. Doctor illustrates in the Little Back Book are the same ones he has used to keep college athletes on the field. I would strongly urge anyone with back or neck pain to read this book!

David Pierce,

Head Baseball Coach, University of Texas, Austin

My first impression of Dr. Doctor was that I couldnt believe a dude wearing cowboy boots with his scrubs was actually going to take care of my pain issue! The Little Back Book is a reflection of him and how simply he solves back pain. His explanation and solution was right to the point and so is his book, which is self-explanatory and easy to follow.

Kelvin Sampson,

Head Basketball Coach,University of Houston, Texas

Copyright 2017 by Uday Doctor, M.D.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of the author except in the case of articles and reviews. For information, address:

Uday Doctor, M.D.
U Doctor Medical PLLC
Fondren Orthopedic Group LLP
7401 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030

www.straightspinesafespine.com

Illustrated by Beth Sumner, M.A., C.M.I., and jehsomwang 123rf.com (cover cartoon and select works)

Medical Editorial Panel:

David Lintner, M.D., Chief, Sports Medicine and Fellowship Director, Houston Methodist Hospital, Head Physician for MLB Houston Astros, Team Orthopedist for NFL Houston Texans

David Wimberley, M.D., Spine Surgeon, Fondren Orthopedic Group, Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Mark L. Prasarn, M.D., Chief, Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas, Houston, Spine Consultant for NBA Houston Rockets, Assistant Team Physician for NFL Houston Texans

Walter R. Lowe, M.D., Edward T. Smith Endowed Chair of Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Head Physician for NFL Houston Texans, NBA Houston Rockets, and NCAA University of Houston Cougars

Printed in the United States of America.

First Edition

ISBN: 978-1-7321339-1-4

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this book is complete and accurate. However, the author is not engaged in rendering professional advice or services to the individual reader. The ideas, procedures, and suggestions contained in this book are not intended as a substitute for consulting with your physician. All matters regarding your health require medical supervision. The author shall not be liable or responsible for any loss, injury, or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestion in this book.

This book is dedicated to all my past and present patients as well as to my wife, Nancy, and children, Emily and William, whose patience and support were greatly appreciated during the five years that it took to make this book come to fruition.

Foreword

Pain is probably the worlds oldest medical problem and the most universal affliction of humankind, and yet very little is known about its basic mechanisms and how to best treat it. The ancient Greeks regarded pain as an external force, which entered the body through a wound and slowly worked to destroy it. One of the earliest concepts of pain can be found in the Book of Genesis, in which pain was a source of punishment from God for sin and evil activity. When Eve fell from grace, God told her to expect more pain.