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The Pilates Back Book: Heal Neck, Back, and Shoulder Pain with Easy Pilates Stretches Paperback – May 1, 2002

by Tia Stanmore (Author)

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The Pilates craze has swept the nation, and everyone from celebrities to college students to homemakers are in on it. They know that Pilates can grant tremendous fitness benefits, that it can stretch and tone and strengthen, and that the exercises are fun to do. But most people aren't aware that Pilates stretches can relieve pain, too.

Back pain is the number one cause for missing work in America. Millions of people suffer from back pain and are unable to find relief from drugs or surgery. Pilates is a collection of exercises for strengthening the spine, and it can relieve chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain for good.

The Pilates Back Book is the first book to highlight the pain-relieving properties of Pilates. Readers will discover:
-The link between muscles and back pain-and how to use that knowledge to prevent further injury.
-How to design a personal Pilates program for specific types of pain.
-Exactly how to do the Pilates stretches through lavish full-color photos.

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128 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Fair Winds Press
Publication date

May 1, 2002
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1 x 1 x 1 inches
ISBN-10

1931412898
ISBN-13

978-1931412896
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Oheneba Boachie-Adjei MD
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fair Winds Press (May 1, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1931412898
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1931412896
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1 x 1 x 1 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,913,391 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #621 in Pilates (Books)
- #1,189 in Stretching Exercise & Fitness
- #2,832 in Hiking & Camping Instructional Guides

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Joseph J. Truncale

An excellent text for anyone who is seeking Pilates exercises to ease back and neck pain.

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2016

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Even though I am in the autumn (senior years) of my life I am always seeking exercise and fitness programs to improve my physical condition. I recently purchased this full color, oversize soft cover, 128 pages (The Pilates back book: heal neck, back, and shoulder pain with easy Pilates stretches by Tia Stanmore) book for a bargain price on Amazon.

I was familiar with most of the stretches demonstrated in this book; however, there are also many variations, some I could do and others were beyond my stretching ability. This is a slick book with all the photographs in color. The instructions are simple to follow and the photos are clear and large enough to see how the exercises are done.

This wonderful text covers the following material: The first part focuses on Pilates defined: Principles and aims of Pilates, how it works and performing the exercises. The second part (Pilates and your body) explains the spine, movement of the lumbar spine, the musculoskeletal system, looking after your spine and spinal stability. The final part (Pilates-based programed for the spine) and includes preparation, how to use this book, getting started, fundamentals, developing strength, creating flexibility and other exercises.

Whether you are into Pilates exercises or not, if you are seeking exercises to ease back pain you should check out this book. I found it to be a very informative book.

Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Seated Zen Karate: for seniors and those with physical limitations)

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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2022

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Very informative and helpful book. Easy to understand great graphics.

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Shay Johnson

Great book for a simple back routine

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2013

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I really liked this book. This book offers simple, yet helpful info about how soft tissue injuries occur and what up can do about it. This focuses primarily on the back and spine so if that is what you need, this book delivers. I have been doing the exercises and find them easy to preform and effective. Many people think that to be effective it has to be really hard and painful or "advanced". This is not an advanced program, its the basics. But sometimes the basics bring the most profound results.

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2013

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I have taken Pilates for many years. I have degenerative spine disease. It it progressing pretty quickly. I have had to quit the gym. This book is perfect to modify my workouts. It is important for me to stay in shape!

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Tara

Pilates Basics

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2005

If you ever taken a mat class you will know these exercises front and back, if you haven't then this very basic book will show you how to do the moves without hurting yourself for the most part. The straight leg positions are not the most comfortable position to be in when your low back hurts you. I like the floor movements on your back.

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Jerry Bauknight

The Total Back Book

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2010

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This book is great for all who engage in Pilates or who are considering taking up the program to heal neck, back, and shoulder pain. Take up in recovery phase only after getting green light from your doctor.

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D. K.

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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2017

Good purchase!

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2002

As owner of Orchid Pagoda Pilates in Fairfax VA was very impressed by the integrity of the editorial and ease of use of the exercises.
Pilates is NOT stretching only. The key concept of Joe Pilates' work was that all movement is generated from the core. So EVERY exercise builds adbominal strength which is essential for anyone with back issues.
Secondly, Pilates builds strength and flexibility simultaneously. Relaxed, flexible muscles are less likely to put stress on the skeletal system. This is the reason I personally found Pilates and after 3 months of doing Pilates 3x per week eliminated my own neck and shoulder pain which simple stretching had not helped.
The book is easy to follow and the photos are first rate. I highly recommend this book to anyone.

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