Because of the large amount of detailed information needed by the patient regarding mechanics of the spine and sleeping position, Dr. Hugh Smythe uses handouts. The handouts focus largely on sleeping on the side, rather than the back, since most people sleep on their side. Also, side-sleeping is more complicated and requires more explanation.

Acrobat Reader 5 or greater is required. It can be downloaded for free from www.adobe.com.

1) Handout on Neck Pain (371 KB).

2) Handout on Cervical Syndromes (190 KB).

3) Handout on Back Pain (305 KB).

4) Handout on Safe, Graded Sit-ups for Improving Abdominal Strength (90 KB).


The last handout is written by the website author based upon personal experience.

5) Handout on Back Twisting (261 KB).