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Summary: Stretching does cure Back Pain
Review: 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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Summary: Stretching does cure Back Pain
Review: Back problems can come from a variety of sources. Neck injuries, neck mis-alignments,torn ligaments, improper posture,short leg, and the list goes on. Each back problem, is different than the next, and should be treated differently. There isnt a one-fix all!!! For me, the main cause of my back pain, was do to, tight glutes, and hamstrings. They were so tight, that it tightened up my back muscles(back pain), and virtually every other muscle in my body. The stretching outlined in this book, really helped to lossen up those muscles, and therefore lossen up my back muscles, and therefore help get rid of back pain. You dont need any medical studies, to show this, works. Its pure common sense. The muscles in the body are interconnected, and one set of tight muscles, are prone to tighten other muscles. The book has, helped me alot. Definately worth the buy.
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Summary: A life saver for lower back pain
Review: I gained alot of weight during my pregnancy, and being a small person, the extra weight hurt my back long after my son was born. Through Pilates and specifically, this book I have relieved much of my pain. The exercises are effective and don't hurt to perform. The photography is excellent and the direction given to each move is great. A wonderful,helpful book.
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Summary: Feel the stretch!
Review: I've looked at many excercise books and I have found that the Pilates Back Book really stands out. What I like about it is that there are color pictures for every excercise, illustrating them step by step. Furthermore, the pictures aren't interrupted by writing, except for verbal descriptions of the exercise and how many times each one should be done. All of the writing about the benefits of pilates for your back and the Pilates method is in the beginning of the book. I don't do pilates consistently enough to notice changes in posture and other long-term benefits, but rather as a quick fix when my back hurts. I found that doing the exercises in the book helps my back when it is sore or tired. Because there are so many exercises, you can pick which ones you can do if you have a health restriction like arthritis. There are plently of exercises for both beginners and people who are quite limber. I also recommend checking out pilates exercises on DVD/VHS, because sometimes it's easier to get the motivation to do exercises if you are watching someone else do them along with you. One minus about the book is that it doesn't lay flat when it's opened, so it's hard to have it open and read while doing exercises at the same time.
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Summary: Feel the stretch!
Review: I've looked at many excercise books and I have found that the Pilates Back Book really stands out. What I like about it is that there are color pictures for every excercise, illustrating them step by step. Furthermore, the pictures aren't interrupted by writing, except for verbal descriptions of the exercise and how many times each one should be done. All of the writing about the benefits of pilates for your back and the Pilates method is in the beginning of the book. I don't do pilates consistently enough to notice changes in posture and other long-term benefits, but rather as a quick fix when my back hurts. I found that doing the exercises in the book helps my back when it is sore or tired. Because there are so many exercises, you can pick which ones you can do if you have a health restriction like arthritis. There are plently of exercises for both beginners and people who are quite limber. I also recommend checking out pilates exercises on DVD/VHS, because sometimes it's easier to get the motivation to do exercises if you are watching someone else do them along with you. One minus about the book is that it doesn't lay flat when it's opened, so it's hard to have it open and read while doing exercises at the same time.
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