Books I Recommend
After 35 years of working hands-on with clients as a Physical Therapist Assistant, Massage Therapist, and Health Coach, I've been asked one question more than almost any other: "What should I read?" This page is my answer. Every book here has earned a place on my clinical bookshelf — and two of them I wrote myself. Whether you're managing back pain, recovering from a shoulder injury, fighting osteoporosis, or just want to keep moving well into your 60s, 70s, and beyond, there's something here for you.
Pickleball Longevity Blueprint
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the world — and one of the leading causes of sports injuries in adults over 55. I wrote this guide because prevention is always the best medicine. Inside you'll find the exact injury prevention strategies, corrective exercises, and movement principles I've taught clients for decades, with video links to make sure every exercise is done right.
Pain Free — Pete Egoscue
If I could recommend only one book besides my own, this would be it. Pete Egoscue's approach is easy to read, easy to understand, and full of actionable strategies for fixing pain no matter what body part is involved. This is the book I point clients to first when they want to understand why their body hurts and what to do about it.
The Frozen Shoulder Workbook — Clair Davies
This book taught me everything I know about releasing the pain and restricted range of motion that comes with a frozen shoulder. The instructions are clear, the trigger point techniques are easy to follow, and the self-treatment approach is genuinely effective. If you or someone you know is dealing with shoulder pain, this belongs in your hands.
Trigger Point Therapy for Headaches & Migraines — Valerie DeLaune
If you have never suffered from migraines, consider yourself fortunate. If you have, this book may help turn the tide. DeLaune's self-treatment workbook gives headache and migraine sufferers a practical, drug-free path to relief using trigger point techniques. Get it for yourself or share it with someone who needs it.
Happy Back Traveler
Back pain and long travel days don't have to go together. I wrote this ebook to share every back-saving strategy I've taught clients over 30 years as a Physical Therapist Assistant, Massage Therapist, and Health Coach. Video links walk you through each technique so you can arrive at your destination feeling like yourself — not like you spent six hours in a middle seat.
The Permanent Pain Cure — Ming Chew, PT
Ming Chew introduced me to one of the most powerful tools I use in clinical practice — fascial stretching. Fascia is the largest connective structure in the body, and when it tightens, pain follows. This book breaks down the El Doa technique into clear, actionable steps that address pain throughout the entire body. A genuinely eye-opening read.
Walk Tall — Sara Meeks, PT
This book is out of print and hard to find — but if you have osteoporosis, it is worth tracking down. Sara Meeks is one of the most respected physical therapists in the field of bone health, and this is a treasure trove of exercises designed to keep you fit, strong, and functional without stressing your bones. A clinical gem.
Back Mechanic — Dr. Stuart McGill
Dr. Stuart McGill is one of the world's leading spine researchers, and this book is his step-by-step method for fixing back pain without drugs or surgery. I purchased this personally and use its principles regularly in my clinical work. If you have chronic back pain and want to understand what is actually happening in your spine — and what to do about it — this is required reading.
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