Books - Health - Back care
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Strong Women by Miriam E. Nelson and Lawrence Lindner
From the bestselling author of the Strong Women series-an indispensable resource for a strong and pain-free back. In this accessible guide, trusted women's health author and exercise physiologist Miriam E. Nelson presents the information every woman needs to know to maintain a healthy back. Complete with clear explanations, practical advice, and lively anecdotes from women who have benefited from this simple and effective program, this book reveals: - The most common causes of back pain in women - How stress and other emotional factors play a key role - A straightforward exercise program to improve flexibility, strength, and aerobic fitness-designed specifically for women - What you need to know to create a back-friendly home and office - E
Paperback, 208 pp, $19.95. Buy
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Back Care Basics by Mary Pullig Schatz
Using the therapeutic techniques of Iyengar-style yoga, Dr. Schatz demonstrates how to deal with periods of acute discomfort, how to rebuild the body to prevent recurrences, and how to move on to a full and nourishing yoga practice. 200 200 photos & illustrations
Paperback, 260 pp, $47.95. Buy
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Back in Action by Sarah Key
In an easy-to-read question and answer format, this book sets out all the commonly asked questions about back problems and how to treat them. The author explains that most back problems are caused by the stiffness of a spinal link or vertebra - a totally reversible condition.
Paperback, 208 pp, $27.95. Buy
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The Healthy Back Exercise Book by Deborah Fielding
A guide both to help speed recovery from back problems, and simply to maintain a healthy back. Illustrated throughout, it uses step-by-step photography to lead readers through a series of carefully graded exercise programmes, specifically designed to meet your needs and ability. Also contains advice on how to prevent back problems.
Paperback, 176 pp, $40.95. Buy
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Back Pain Remedies for Dummies by Michael S. Sinel
A guide to achieving a healthy back with advice on treatment options, from conventional practices to more alternative therapies. These include acupuncture, massage, yoga and Chinese medicine. It features contributions from experts in each area of back pain including chiropractic and surgery.
Paperback, 357 pp, $27.95. Buy
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Train Your Back by Alexander Jordan
A manual for all those who want to take care of their backs, whether at home, in a sports club, at school or in the gym. It presents a focused programme which offers varied exercises. The emphasis is placed on gentle strengthening gymnastics.
Paperback, 170 pp, $32.95. Buy
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