Abstract

More than 80 percent of people in Japan are said to experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Yet for many, finding relief is not easy. Busy schedules often push self-care to the bottom of the list, while even regular visits to a doctor may not resolve chronic pain.
In many cases, the root cause of back pain may not lie in the back itself, but in the postural habits we develop in everyday life. Standing with more weight on one side, working with the shoulders held tense, or sitting with a rounded back—small habits repeated day after day can cause muscles to stiffen and place excessive strain on the body.
In this book, a movement specialist who made a remarkable recovery after being confined to a walker introduces a unique approach to back pain recovery based on the way we lie down and the natural force of gravity. The method takes just three minutes a day and can be performed while lying down, making it easy to continue at any age and without placing undue strain on the body.
Discover a practical path toward relief from chronic back pain and reclaim a more comfortable, active, and healthier everyday life.

Author’s Information

Author: Taiki Hasaka
Taiki Hasaka is the Representative of the Movement Therapist Association and President of the Institute for Meditative Somatic Education, Inc.
After developing a severe herniated disc that left him dependent on a walker, Hasaka made a remarkable recovery through a Pilates method he developed and refined himself. Drawing on this experience, he went on to create Expansional Pilates and establish Movement Therapy as a systematic approach to addressing physical and mental health conditions.
Today, Hasaka works with individuals suffering from severe chronic back pain and other physical and psychological conditions that have not improved through conventional approaches. Through his innovative movement-based methods, he continues to support people in restoring their physical function and improving their overall well-being.

Medical Supervisor: Taichi Ito, M.D., Ph.D.
Taichi Ito, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician and the Director of Churaumi Taichi Children’s Clinic. He is board-certified by the Japan Pediatric Society, the Japanese Society of Allergology, and the Japanese Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.
In addition to his clinical practice as a pediatrician, Dr. Ito is active as a specialist in anti-aging medicine. His research focuses on the relationship between how people use their bodies and the prevention of pain, bringing a medical perspective to the understanding of movement, physical health, and long-term well-being.