YMCA Healthy Back Book (book)

This book contains the most up-to-date, practical information available from the YMCA--an organization that has helped over 300,000 people find relief from back pain. The book features more than 80 full-color illustrations and a reader-friendly format that makes learning about back care easy.

In chapter 1 of the YMCA Healthy Back Book, you'll learn the warning signs indicating that you need to see a doctor. You'll also learn some common sense first aid tips for treating back pain. Chapter 2 guides you in choosing a practitioner to address your back problems and describes several of the treatment options that are available.

Chapter 3 takes you on a guided tour of the back's anatomy. After you've learned about some of the possible physical causes of back pain, you can take a self-quiz to identify the risk factors that may be causing your pain.

Chapter 4 is the centerpiece of the healthy back program, offering 29 clearly illustrated exercises you can use to improve the health and fitness of your back. The exercises are divided into three levels of intensity, so you can start slowly and work up to a vigorous 20-minute workout. Also included are basic water exercises for those who want to add variety to their workouts and for those who have health conditions that make the other exercises too difficult.

You'll learn the best ways to sit, stand, sleep, drive, and do other everyday tasks in Chapter 5. And in Chapter 6, you'll learn how making lifestyle changes--such as managing your weight and controlling stress--can help ease back pain.

So don't become just another statistic. Read the YMCA Healthy Back Book and learn how you can join the growing group of people who are overcoming back problems and leading active lives again.

AUDIENCE

How-to exercise book for anyone with low back pain.

CONTENTS

Preface
Introduction: You Are Not Alone
Chapter 1. First Aid and Pain Relief for Back Attacks
Chapter 2. Medical Help for Your Back
Chapter 3. How Your Back Works and Why It Sometimes Doesn't
Chapter 4. Getting Your Back on Track With Exercise
Chapter 5. Working With Your Back--Not Against It
Chapter 6. A Healthy Lifestyle, A Healthy Back
Acknowledgments
Credits
Index

WORDS OF PRAISE

"The YMCA Healthy Back Book is a must for the millions of Americans who suffer back pain."

"The YMCA Healthy Back Book offers practical information and helpful exercises that will contribute to a healthy lifestyle and a strong back."

"An excellent resource which, if followed, should help prevent future problems. The book is brief, easy to read, and easy to apply to one's daily activities."

"This book belongs in the libraries of all health promotion professionals and should be recommended to any individual concerned with maintaining a healthy lifestyle."

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