8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back: Testimonials for a Tried and Tested Book

Every testimonial for the Gokhale Method® represents somebody’s journey out of pain, often after many years of misery, fear, and unsuccessful efforts. All of these people have done the hard miles of being in pain, and then been surprised at the simple pathway to being pain-free that is the Gokhale Method®.

I dedicated my book 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back (2nd edition published this September 1) to “the millions of people who suffer needlessly from back pain.” Many readers write in to tell me about their progress with the techniques described in the book, ask questions, or thank me for choosing to share my own journey. Some leave reviews in places like Google Business and testimonial.io. Some even record short videos to express their appreciation and newfound comfort in their bodies. 

Behind all of these testimonials is a sincere wish to pass this information on to others who are still suffering needlessly. 

A taste of 8 Steps testimonials

I would like to share some of the joy, insights, and personal breakthrough stories from people who found my book over the years:

Gokhale alumna Loren Edelson beams it out for this book!

I had nearly constant lower back pain for more than 10 years, ranging from an aggravating ache to acute episodes where I needed to lay in bed for a couple days. It was challenging to sit or stand for long periods of time, and it became more and more difficult to enjoy many of my favorite activities.

I tried everything I could think of, including physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, different medications, massage, ice packs, heat pads, daily stretching, and changing my sleeping position. Nothing really worked, and I had become resigned to learning to live with back pain.

Then a friend (an M.D. at Stanford) mentioned Esther's book. I read it and started to follow the steps. I first noticed that sitting became easier, and then walking too. That motivated me to sign up for one-on-one sessions with Esther to help me really optimize the techniques. The results have been amazing—for the first time in a decade, I can go through the entire day without ever thinking about back pain! I'm mostly pain free now, and the mental and physical relief is amazing. I'm really grateful for the 8 Steps, and for my friend who introduced me to the book! 

Ken Rudin, California

Some of our testimonials are about how our products have simplified and enhanced the user’s experience of healthy posture, and we have reflected this in the new book:

The new Stacksitting chapter shows how changing between stacksitting (left) and stretchsitting (right) is made easier with the Gokhale® Pain-Free Chair.

Special behind-the-scenes event

I am beyond grateful to all those who have helped us spread the Gokhale word and further our mission to make back pain rare. 

To express this gratitude I am hosting a special event, the “Back Story” to 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back. In this live session at 11 a.m. PST on Friday, September 26, I’ll tell behind-the-scenes stories related to the book.

Shooting hundreds of new photos for the book took long hours in the studio and a team effort!

I’ll be sharing untold tales from my travels and field research, stories about the people who helped shape the Gokhale Method, and obstacles that needed overcoming to bring the method to the world, and the fun we’ve had along the way. Expect to be informed, moved, and entertained!

Please note this event is a “thank you” gift for people who purchase the new edition before September 21. By purchasing this new edition, not only will you be up-to-date on all the improvements we have included in this edition, but you will also be helping our movement reestablish itself as current, newsworthy, and valuable. Send your receipt to [email protected], and our team will send you the event invitation. There will also be a time-limited recording available if you are unable to attend live. 

I am delighted that Sasha, a Foundations course student, is one of the first to enjoy learning with the new edition of the book.

Order your new edition copy

You can order 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back on amazon.com. It is also available from shop.gokhalemethod.com, where we offer discounts for orders of four or more copies.

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