Home Chiropractic Handbook

by Karl V. Holmquist

Book Overview

Learn how to perform basic chiropractic techniques. Very interesting book for those interested in health. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0935081003
• ISBN13: 9780935081008
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: One Eight, Incorporated
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Hurray for us simpletons.

First, let me just mention this books saved my job. As a computer programmer I found my wrists becoming worse and worse over time. I scheduled my routine chiropractic visits for awhile, but soon, I found my funds were running dry. On top of this, my wife was suffering at her work due to back pains. Since we could not afford routine chiropractic visits and needed to do something, we decided to give this book a try. Today, I am back to work with almost no pain in my wrists. My wife can sit at work the entire day without suffering back pains. We find that the chiropractic visits are not enough for routine maintenance. We require adjustments several times per week. We cannot afford this. At the same time I am exercising to strengthen the muscles. Eventually, I am certain things will stay in place. We have decided that in the more serious cases we will see the chiropractor. But for routine maintenance (which we would not see the chiropractor for anyway), we will do it ourselves. Do NOT listen to the "chirobabble" being spit out in the negative reviews. The techniques are simple and have had no negative affects on us. I believe we would have to try real hard to mess them up. The only people it hurts are the chiropractors, as they receive less visits from us.

A thoroughly 'user friendly' instructional guide

Karl Holmquist is an experienced and professional chiropractor who has compiled an instruction manual on the chiropractic principle in correcting the spine in your own home. Profusely illustrated, comprehensive, practical, offering step-by-step lessons, making it a thoroughly 'user friendly' instructional guide, the "Home Chiropractic Handbook" is ideal for the non-specialist general reader and will hold immense interest for anyone curious about the chiropractic approach to health and medicine. Also very highly recommended for personal and community library Alternative Medicine reference collections is Holmquist's instructional DVD, Home Chiropractic (093508102X, $49.95).

It's about time this knowledge is available to the public!!!

This is an excellent book. As the author notes a number of people try to adjust their spine by "popping" their back at home. They really don't know what they are doing, just that it feels good. Why not show them the correct way to do this. After all it's not rocket science. I have had the book and video for several months and have never felt better. Not only am I able to stand and walk longer, I also sleep more soundly. My wife's back-aches are a thing of the past. It has improved our health and well being immensely. The two negative reviews below from Chiropractors just goes to show you that the secret is out. I would bet that neither of them have read the book, and are merely threatened by the knowledge that most people can take care of a majority of their chiropractic needs at home.

Fantastic experience

This book is a fantastic intro to chiropractic principles. I have adjusted myself and my family with understanding and success. Dr. Holmquests ability to convey chiropractic technique is impressive and inspiring. This book has shaken the chiro establishment to its core. Don't let others instill fear in your heart. This book is a leap of boldness and courage unmatched in the chiropractic world. The truth will set you free!! Read this book and impress yourself. You can do it with ease. Video available as well to compliment the book which I would recommend highly.

You can do this

There's a lot more to chiropractic than this book covers, just as there's a good bit more to neurosurgery than first aid.But what a first aid manual it is. From basic spinal anatomy through the movements and techniques of simple chiropractic, Holmquist teaches enough to maintain good spinal health, fix programmer's neck and other dread maladies. My wife's headaches are gone, and we're not driving 40 miles to see a 'doctor' for a simple mechanical adjustment. If you crash a motorcycle, see a real chiro. If not, this is great stuff!