Saturday, January 11, 2020

The Best Knee Pain Book You Can Buy (No, Not Mine)

While poking around Amazon recently, I noticed that Doug Kelsey’s books are now listed there, and for less than $10.

Wow, I thought (for the record, as long-time visitors know, I’m certainly not Doug’s publicist, but I found a stirring message early on in his blog writings that convinced me my knees could heal and that sustained me through many bleak nights).

Kelsey was originally selling the “90 Day Knee Arthritis Remedy” for $28.95, as I wrote here in May 2014.

At that almost-30-bucks price, I thought it was already a bargain. I mean, you’ll typically pay $40 for a copay to see a specialist who will review your knee history for all of 5-10 minutes, then probably tell you to visit a physical therapist or write you a prescription.

But at $9.95, it’s a must buy if you’ve got knee pain. Kelsey’s book has lots of exercises. Plus, he understands the challenge of chronic knee pain and knows that the situation is far from hopeless. You can get better! And yes, without surgery.

At this point I probably am sounding too much like his publicist. But let me tell you why:

I wrote a book about my story that chronicles a long journey into and out of the depths of chronic knee pain. I certainly think it has a lot of value. But still, I’m not a doctor or a physical therapist. I’m a journalist: bright and curious, I hope, but not a trained medical professional.

Kelsey is though. And he’s a damn smart one.

Early-stage knee pain sufferers are beset by confusion and a welter of conflicting messages. Glucosamine works! No, it doesn’t! You should stretch! Stretching doesn’t matter! Take this supplement! Supplements don’t work!

Your head can start spinning. What you really need most, I’m convinced, are some ways to move and nourish that sick knee joint without causing pain. Kelsey’s book will give you the exercises you need and explain a whole lot more too about your condition.

My two cents anyway. Now, for 993 more cents, you can own his book in your Kindle library. ;)

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for your blog Richard. I've been suffering with knee pain for 4 months. I started doing some stretching with Joe Hippensteel's program with some help. Will check out your recommendations. Thank you!

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  2. Ok, just purchased it. I really don't like having to purchase a Kindle book; I prefer having one in my hands that I can highlight, etc. the old-fashioned way. But I am grateful for his time, efforts, care, and instruction.

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