Product Description

A revolutionary programme for preventing and treating back pain written by renowned international specialists in sports training and therapy. Back pain affects about two thirds of all adults in the UK (as well as increasing numbers of children). The Whartons, whose practice covers a huge range of conditions and treats sports stars and non-athletes alike, have come up with a programme that really tackles this most costly and debilitating of ailments. The book is divided into five sections: understanding the back; prehabilitation; rehabilitation; when it's time to get help; lifestyle.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #358773 in Books
• Published on: 2004-10-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

About the Author
Jim and Phil Wharton, a father and son team, are world-class trainers and physical therapists, whose clients range from medal-winning Olympic athletes and the Kenyan National Marathon team to Japanese dancers and classical musicians. UK clients have included Sally Gunnell, Liz McColgan, Sonya O'Sullivan and Daley Thompson. Working from their clinic in New York City, they are in-demand, on-call, world-travelling, record-breaking, medal-winning specialists with unrivalled expertise.

Customer Reviews

A really useful book for anyone living with a bad back
A great book with loads of general information on the back and spine and the various conditions plus an overall exercise programme for strengthening the muscles that support your back and relieve back pain. Also advises you how to do everday things like get out of bed, get up from lying on the floor, get out of a car and so on in a way that supports your back. Also shows specific exercises for various problems, eg sciatica, lower back pain, slipped disc etc. - I have found that just a few of the relevant exercises done daily has given me very good results in a short space of time. Each exercise has very clear instructions and pictures to guide you through the exercises.