by Lynne Robinson

A self-help manual focusing on back pain prevention and rehabilitation using the Pilates body conditioning system. Three in five of us will suffer from backache in our lives. In order to mitigate against theworst-case scenario, pilates strengthens your back and also the supporting muscles so that it doesn't take all the strain. It exercises deeply but gently to rebalance the posture.

The Back Book is a one-stop reference guide, explaining how the back works, why backache occurs, the different types of back pain, when to seek professional help, lifestyle tips for prevention and exercises to promote flexibility and hold the correct posture. For those already suffering, a special remedial programme of exercises is designed to restore mobility.

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