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Disclaimer

This book is written for educational purposes only.

It is NOT intended to replace medical advice or to be a
substitute for a physician or psychologist. Always seek the
advice of a physician or qualified health practitioner before
beginning any health/wellness, diet and/or exercise
program.

Having stated this, I like and agree with the approach Pete
Egoscue takes in his excellent book Pain Free. He urges
readers to take responsibility. I like to spell it, Response-
Ability, meaning "having the ability to respond."

This is the way he writes his disclaimer:

“It has become obligatory for health books to carry a legal
disclaimer. You’ve read them: ‘The following material is not
intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician….’ And
they go on to recommend that you consult a doctor before
embarking on whatever program is being offered. They
conclude with the author and publisher disclaiming any
legal responsibility for adverse consequences. As I did in my
first book, I will again urge readers who feel they need the
disclaimer’s protection and counsel to close these covers
and leave the pages unread. My working principle as an
author and exercise therapist is that the most important
consultation is the one a person has with him- or herself.
Health care starts with personal responsibility. Any
disclaimer that suggests otherwise does a great disservice.”

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