Strong Women, Strong Backs Everything You Need to Know to Prevent, Treat, and Beat Back Pain |
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| Author:
| Nelson, Miriam E.
Lindner, Lawrence |
| ISBN: | 978-0-399-15375-4 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2006 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Putnam Adult |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $25.95 |
Book Description:
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From the bestselling author of the Strong Women health series, an essential program for a strong, healthy, pain-free back and a toned midsection. In this accessible guide, trusted women's health author and exercise physiologist Miriam E. Nelson presents the essential 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, the book...
More DescriptionFrom the bestselling author of the Strong Women health series, an essential program for a strong, healthy, pain-free back and a toned midsection. In this accessible guide, trusted women's health author and exercise physiologist Miriam E. Nelson presents the essential 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, the book discusses: - the major causes of back pain in women; - how stress and other emotional matters play a key role; - a straightforward exercise program to improve flexibility, strength, and aerobic fitness-designed specifically for women; - advice for creating a back-friendly home and office; and - explanations of the medical options available-and how to know when they might be necessary.