The Back Book - Softcover

Routledge, Gavin; Hastings, Gavin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0722538081 ISBN 13: 9780722538081

Publisher: Thorsons, 1999

Synopsis

Self-help manual from top rugby celebrity and his osteopath

The key to managing low back pain is self-motivation and exercise. The book is a clearly laid-out, highly practical, non-text-heavy manual with photographs of Gavin Hastings demonstrating the exercises to take the patient through the recovery process. There will be sections on:
• what causes the pain
• explanation of different conditions, including lumbago, sciatica, muscle spasms, slipped disk, trapped nerve
• use of pain killers; X-rays and other tests
• bad posture; good posture
• importance of rest and gentle movement
• building up slowly to exercise
• use of ice, heat and lumbar support belt
• which back specialist to consult
• questions to ask your doctor or specialist

About this title

About the Author

Gavin Routledge is an Osteopath with a broad range of interests, but specialising in the management of both acute and chronic low back pain. He is a popular speaker both in corporate and club environments on the importance of staying physically active.

Gavin graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 1991 as a Gold Medallist, and has since worked in England, New Zealand and now Scotland.

From the Back Cover

A PROVEN METHOD FOR BEATING LOW BACK PAIN FOREVER

Award-winning osteopath Gavin Routledge and sports celebrity Gavin Hastings, who has suffered from bouts of back pain throughout his career, here join forces to help sufferers of low back pain get better and live life to the full.

The key to Routledge’sapproach lies in:

UNDERSTANDING: demystifying the anatomy of your back and its condition so that you can prevent the smae problem occurring again

MOTIVATION: if you give up you’ll stiffen up! Usong techniques employed by successful sports and business people you will find real commitmnet to follow your recovery programme.

RELAXATION: comfortable body positions and the importance of balancing gentle exercise with adequate rest.

GENTLE EXERCISE: a carefully devised regime of gradual movement with step-by-step photographs.

POSTURE AND MOVEMENT:including how to sit, stand, lie dow, bend, lift, carry, drive or cycle

And all your questions are answered in this easy-to-follow manual including:
• Where should I go for help?
• What tests, investigation or surgery might be useful?
• What drug or other options for pain relief might be useful?
• What sports are safe to play and what movements should I avoid?
• How can I avoid back problems in pregnancy?

Edition details

• Publisher: Thorsons
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0722538081
• ISBN 13: 9780722538081
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160