From the Book - Regular Print
Chapter 1 Why of Your Pain 1 --
How Is the Yass Method Different? 4 --
So what is the Cause of Pain? 7 --
Is the Yass Method for Everyone? 8 --
Exercising the Muscle 8 --
Introduction to Strengthening Your Muscles 15 --
What Does It Mean to Isolate a Muscle? 15 --
What Causes a Muscle to Get Stronger? 16 --
Full Range of Motion with a Controlled Speed 17 --
Setting Up Your Strength - Training Regimen 19 --
Future of Your Pain 23 --
Chapter 2 Your Daily Life at Home 25 --
Good Morning and Waking Up 26 --
Teeth Brushing and Hair Drying 43 --
Proactively Planning Your Day 63 --
Out the Door and on Your Way 63 --
Do You Sit for a Living? 65 --
How Physical Is Your Work? 70 --
Your Commute to Work 89 --
Chapter 4 At Play and Physical Fitness 93 --
Stretching - is It Always Necessary? 94 --
Doing Too Much or Too Little 95 --
Myth of Giving Up What You Love 97 --
Are You a Weekend Warrior? 102 --
Taking Up a New Sport 106 --
Understanding Your Limits 107 --
Chapter 5 Sleeping and Relaxation 109 --
Why Pain Occurs at Night 109 --
Why Sleep Matters to Your Muscles 121 --
What Can You Do about It? 122 --
Being Proactive with Pain 123 --
When Medicine Matters 124 --
Is Your Body Too Tired? 124 --
Exercises Used in This Chapter 125 --
Chapter 6 On the Go - From Travel To Constant Motion 133 --
Shoes, Stilettos, Sneakers, and a Leg Up on Pain! 133 --
Truth about Walking 144 --
Traveling without Pain 145 --
When Climbing Is the Problem 163 --
Exercises Used in This Chapter 167 --
Chapter 7 Special Situations and Aging 171 --
Understanding Your Predisposed Conditions 171 --
Muscle Strength and Balance 174 --
Keep Moving No Matter What 181 --
You're Younger than You Think 182 --
Aging Doesn't Mean Being Infirmed 183 --
Chapter 8 You're On Your Way to A Better Life 185 --
Resolve Pain for Life 185 --
Tune Up, Don't Give Up! 186.
