Backache: What Exercises Work

by Dava; Klein Sobel, Dava Sobel, Lauren Jarrett (Illustrator)

A complete guide for backache sufferers shares the latest information on the benefits of exercise for preventing and relieving backaches, with self-evaluation checklists, complete instructions, and advice on pain-relieving lifestyle changes.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Self Help, Reference

200 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Shannon · Rating 1 out of 5]

I wanted a lot more exercises. This is mostly a bunch of variations of crunches and weird rolling around that ended up hurting my back. A good yoga book would be a better idea and have more varied stretches and exercises. For neck/shoulder/back stretches, I like Stretching better.

I think there's a reason this book is out of print.

[SmarterLilac · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really not the book for anyone who won't/can't/really hates to exercise. This is the only 'cure' put forth by the authors. Which is actually okay by me. I've only had one brush with misery-making, immobilizing, humiliating back pain. That didn't come back after I (finally) tried exercising again, even if it was extremely light-to-moderate activity at first. I don't want non-exercisers to feel bad after I post this though. You're not into exercise? Your business.

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

backache bible

[Nico · Rating 4 out of 5]

good overall info. mostly focused on lower back with some on upper back and neck.