Healing Back
A Practical Approach to Healing Common Back Ailments
Published on 17. March 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-84340-432-3 (ISBN)
Description
The problem of back and neck pain continues to grow and has now reached epidemic proportions. This book explores the causes contributing to back and neck pain, ways of coping with it and exercises and strategies for promoting healing.
Stella Weller gives an overview of the structure and functions of the spine and how it is supported by the back, abdomen and legs. She looks at posture and guides us through proper body mechanics and use. She covers all back problems and ailments and helps people find ways of coping with pain. She details non-invasive therapies including acupuncture, acupressure and massage and invasive therapies such as injections and surgery. All possible complications are examined.
There is a selection of stretching and strengthening exercises for the neck, back, abdomen and legs that are inspired and informed by yoga and pilates making this book an invaluable resource for all back related problems and solutions.
Stella Weller gives an overview of the structure and functions of the spine and how it is supported by the back, abdomen and legs. She looks at posture and guides us through proper body mechanics and use. She covers all back problems and ailments and helps people find ways of coping with pain. She details non-invasive therapies including acupuncture, acupressure and massage and invasive therapies such as injections and surgery. All possible complications are examined.
There is a selection of stretching and strengthening exercises for the neck, back, abdomen and legs that are inspired and informed by yoga and pilates making this book an invaluable resource for all back related problems and solutions.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
With flaps
Dimensions
Height: 160 mm
Width: 110 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
521 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84340-432-3 (9781843404323)
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Person
Stella Weller is a practising Registered Nurse and an expert in meditative bodywork and breathing techniques who has taught yoga and stress management to hundreds of students. She is the author of 'Yoga for Children', ''The Yoga Back Book', 'Easy Pregnancy with Yoga' and 'Yoga Therapy'. She lives in British Columbia, Canada.