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Back and Neck Pain Masterclass

This masterclass explains common sources of back and neck pain, from disc herniations and stenosis to the SI joint, pinched neck nerves and whiplash. You will learn what each condition feels like, which warning signs need prompt care, and practical steps for daily life.

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Planned lessons (8)

  1. 1Your Spine, Top to Bottom: Anatomy and Your RoadmapA guided tour of your spine from neck to low back, with a map of the lessons ahead.
  2. 2Disc Herniations and Sciatica: How They HealWhat disc herniations and sciatica are, which nerve causes which leg symptoms, and why many improve without surgery.
  3. 3Spinal Stenosis: Why Position Matters and How to Walk FartherWhy stenosis pain changes with posture, how it differs from look-alikes, and an interval walking method.
  4. 4The SI Joint: The Overlooked Source of Back PainHow the sacroiliac joint causes back, buttock and groin pain, with everyday tactics for car, bed and stairs.
  5. 5Arm Pain From the Neck: Nerve Maps and Look-AlikesHow a pinched neck nerve sends pain into the arm, the finger maps doctors use, and common look-alikes.
  6. 6Headaches From the Neck and Occipital NeuralgiaHow some headaches start in the neck, what occipital neuralgia feels like, and warning signs needing urgent care.
  7. 7Myelopathy: When the Spinal Cord Is InvolvedWhen neck narrowing affects the spinal cord, the hand and balance signs to watch, and why timing matters.
  8. 8Whiplash and Acute Neck StrainWhat whiplash feels like, when imaging is needed, which symptoms need the ER, and why early movement helps.

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One payment of $199 for all 22 lessons, the book and the Recovery Toolkit. Not sure yet? Watch the first lesson free.

Educational content only. It does not replace evaluation, diagnosis or treatment by your own clinician.

Important Medical Disclaimer

The Pain Playbook is provided for general educational and informational purposes only and is not individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Participation does not establish a physician-patient relationship with Dr. Adam J. Hedaya, MD, or any affiliated practice. Always consult your own qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual condition and before beginning, stopping, or changing medications, exercise, treatment, or medical procedures. Seek prompt medical attention for new or concerning symptoms or emergencies.