Physical therapy has never been so fun! With doses of laugh-out-loud humor and professional advice, Mark Salamon's Does it Hurt When I Do This? will teach you how the body works—and how to keep it working. And as the author points out, it's cheaper than a copay.
— Matthew Algeo, award-winning journalist and author of six books including "All This Marvelous Potential," "Abe and Fido," and "Harry Truman’s Excellent Adventure"
Does it Hurt When I do This? is a joyful read with an expert approach to problem solving. Salamon provides a head-to-toe guide, young-to-old guide to your body and its needs. The four-step process to healing is not only logical, but very helpful when trying to take treatments into your own hands. As a former Division I wrestler and Olympic level athlete who still wrestles every practice at the age of 39, I often feel as if my muscles are young but my joints are equal to that of a senior citizen. If I went to the doctor every time something hurt on my body, I would have to pay rent there. This guide to self-treatment is outstanding and will help me more and more as I age. Thanks Mark!
— Jon Trenge, All-American wrestler for Lehigh University and star of the documentary "Veritas"
Does it Hurt When I do This? is an essential book for anyone who leads an active life. As the saying goes, if things can go wrong, they will go wrong. I found the key to avoiding injuries in life and sport is education and prevention. If I need to treat and recover from injuries all the tools are there in Mark Salamon's book to keep me moving pain free, while building strength and mobility. I first met Mark years ago, as he helped me treat and recover from a painful case of plantar fasciitis. I then ran my first of many ultra marathons. To this day, I still carry Mark's photo-copy stretching exercise list that I do often. Now I will have Does it Hurt When I do This? as a go to resource guide to help running, and seeking life-long adventures that I never thought possible!
— Anthony Rodale, Rodale Publishing; former chairman of the Rodale Institute
Self-care is the most important foundation of optimal healthcare and Mark Salamon expertly guides readers on a pathway of self-care solutions to a more vibrant pain free life. Each chapter is a unique blend of science, wisdom, humor and practical step by step instructions for common everyday conditions that helps put you back in control of your health-future. I know these solutions work because Mark helped my patients recover and return to healthy, productive lives.
— Scott Stoll, MD FABPMR, Olympian, author and co-founder of Plantrician Project
I was instantly attracted to Mark Salamon’s book, not only because of the bullseye content, but because of his coming at you from both the front and back door style. Now there is a guidebook that solves what 435 US Congressmen, 100 US Senators, and 6 US presidents have been unable to do- take charge of your physical health care. Every physiology/kinesiology book that I have read for the last 45 years does an excellent job of explaining the principles and concepts of how our bodies function. Mark has come up with a novel idea: application. How do we apply the principles and concepts of nutrition, rest, strengthening, stretching, etc., in order to generate a program for a vibrant, healthy life? The answer is to bring it down to 4 manageable objectives:
1) decrease the body’s response
2) restore normal flexibility
3) restore normal strength
4)restore normal movement patterns
Mark nails all four. In Does It Hurt When I Do This? he connects the dots by explaining how and why principles such as two joint muscles and the closed kinetic chain, contribute to our movement and thus our well being.
— Jon Kolb, 4x Super Bowl Champion, offensive tackle, Pittsburgh Steelers, 1971-1981