Non-Fiction Review

Schatz Technique: Loving Touch Can Change the World and Reverse Chronic Pain
by Bernard Schatz
ISBN-10: 0977470717
Review by Heather Froeschl

Having witnessed family sufferers of chronic pain, I was quite interested in reading about alternatives to pain management through drugs and invasive surgeries. Bernard Schatz, P.T. offers his life’s work in “The Schatz Technique: Loving Touch Can Change the World And Reverse Chronic Pain.”

Addressing the issues right from the start, Schatz doesn’t pull punches when it comes to the medical community not taking responsibility with chronic pain and a lack of helpful answers to it. His case studies point out numerous instances where the doctors had failed a patient and then when he was able to help, the doctors refused to address the fact, let alone query as to how they can improve their treatment of patients. There are many reasons for chronic pain and Schatz goes into great detail with many common maladies, how he treated them and what you can do at home to help yourself. Yes, he tells you how to do what he does for his patients! Starting with Arthritis and going through the alphabet of common aches and pains to Whiplash, Schatz explains what the body is telling you, how you’ve grown accustomed to pain over the years, and what will alleviate that pain.

Explaining his technique as unique, something quite different than massage therapy and other forms of physical therapy, and a far cry from the torture of those horrible days of Polio “rehabilitation,” Schatz is one of only two who are certified in the Schatz Technique. But here he is, sharing exact details of it with you. He really cares about his patients. Every chapter is full of specific information on the pain felt, the cause of it, and the precise technique to ease the pain. If you, or anyone you love, suffers from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Migraines, Sciatica, Tendonitis or even Tinnitus, buy this book and see if the Schatz Technique helps. Easy to read and understand, this well written, personable text is like sitting down with a medical professional who truly cares and understands. Now that can be hard to find in person!