A Book Review by Shrabastee: “Body” by James Davies

Body is a non-fiction book by the osteopath and professional performance coach James Davies. It is a health guide detailing the common causes of body pain and the methods to alleviate them.

Review

James Davies started his life as an athlete, aspiring for the Olympics. However, a debilitating injury and subsequent faulty treatment shattered his dreams. Undeterred, he immersed himself in his studies and ultimately became a famous osteopath. His life-long dream of participating in the Olympics came true when he was appointed as the therapist for the British athletes during the Rio Olympics. His book, Body, is an informative book and practical guide to common incidences of pains, their causations, restorative measures, and alternative healing techniques.

The first aspect that attracted me was the flawless structure. Davies devoted entire chapters for each body part and talked about every conceivable issue that might arise there. The organization of each chapter followed a similar format, making it easy to glean the necessary information. One could either read the book cover-to-cover or locate the requisite chapters from the index. The links in the index, chapter headings, and subheadings would provide easy access to useful data. The glossary at the end was the most helpful, coordinating information from all the chapters at a glance.

I liked that Davies went into the crux of each topic, presenting technical details in a way even a layperson could understand. He talked about possible causes and solutions for every issue, offered scientific backgrounds, and even incorporated the required muscle names in each case. While assigning a number to quantify pain is a common practice in medicine, this quantification might be ambiguous as each person perceives pain differently. Here, Davies lucidly explained the characteristics of pain. Thus, the readers could understand which numerical category in the pain scale it should occupy. Davies not only offered delineated steps in case of each pain but provided useful acronyms for retaining the necessary instructions in times of need. The myth-buster sections would deter the readers from engaging in harmful actions stemming from misconceptions. The illustrations required special mention. They were highly scientific and meticulously labeled. Davies explained the exercises with detailed diagrams indicating the required body postures and suggested movements.

I admired Davies’ constant reminders not to overlook any pain, however small or insignificant that might seem. I also loved that he presented both home remedies and professional services for each issue. The book provided a thorough overview of all the available techniques and suggested their specific purposes. Davies even incorporated details such as the duration of each session. He noted the various registers that could prove the authenticity of the caregivers. Despite being a prominent osteopath and performance coach for athletes, Davies never advertised or glorified himself. Instead, he shared his valuable insights and taught his readers exactly what to expect from each treatment.

For me, the most relevant parts were the last few chapters, in which the author described the effects of stress and anxiety. While numerous books are available on these topics, I found Davies’ explanations succinct and enlightening. He talked about many practical methods to counteract them but never sought to emphasize any particular technique. Instead, he encouraged the readers to follow the path that suited them the best. I liked that he considered how difficult it could be to spend a chunk of time daily taking care of our bodies. The light exercises he introduced would be easy to fit in our daily routine. Using his formulae, the readers could incorporate healthy habits without disrupting their packed schedule. 

Book Details

• Title: Body
• Author: James Davies
• Genre: Nonfiction
• Theme: Health, Healing
• Publication Date: September 1 2022
• ISBN or ASIN: B09JYW35D6
• Number of Pages: 426
• Minimum Audience Age: 12

Book Themes

(Note: 0=none, 1=a few, 2=considerable, 3=pronounced, 4=excessive)

• Sexual themes: 0
• Religious themes: 0
• Violence, self-harm, etc.: 0
• Crude language, expletives, swearing, etc.: 0
• Other adult themes: 0

Rating

• Content: 5 stars
• Writing Style: 5 stars
• Appeal to Target Audience: 5 stars
• Uniqueness: 5 stars
• Editing: 5 stars
• Other factors: 5 stars
• Overall: 5 out of 5

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