Back Stretching: Back Strengthening And Stretching Exercises For Everyone (lower back pain, healing back pain, stretching exercises, back pain treatment, ... pain relief, stretching, back pain Book 1) Kindle Edition

Starting these spine strengthening exercises took me back to the time when I was a kid and stretching was such a natural thing to do. I remembered getting up in the morning after being called at least ten times to get up and after the last call which almost always sounded like my mom was nearing my door; I would stretch this whole body relaxing stretch while responding "I'm up!"As an adult...gosh...I can't remember the last time that I actually stretched; well save over the last two weeks since being introduced to David's last book  Stretching For Golfers - the complete 15 minute stretching and warm up routine that will help you improve your golf swing, score, and game  and I started implementing some of those exercises into what was an inconsistent exercise life.My life involves sitting at a desk; so back and neck pain is no stranger to me. I had to do something about it. I found that the rigors of going to the gym did little to alleviate the problems. Stretching on the other hand just feels so good. It is not tedious and I think that what may have contributed to me not exploring it before is that I never looked at stretching as a form of exercise; but just something that you do to prevent getting injured before exercising.Surprisingly there are stretching exercises in this book that not only strengthens your spine but tightens your butt and abdominal muscles at the same time! Now what woman doesn't want that? What I appreciate most about this book is the way it's written in an easy flowing manner. The read itself is relaxing. My recommendation is to read it once through and highlight the exercises that you feel will be most helpful to you. For me I've incorporated the stretches mainly centered around back, abs and butt strengthening. And they're not long or difficult. I've whipped up a 12 minute routine coupled with a few from David's other book Stretching for Golfers; my routine lasts for about 20 minutes.Some of the things that you will gain insight on while reading this book is:* The one exercise that you can perform to have the back of an athlete* How strengthening your neck promotes a healthy spine* The one thing to never do in a stretch* Reducing tension* Quick exercises that can be done anywhere like the 4 point neck stretch and the cross shoulder exercise; great at the office too!Back Stretching is so well organized that you will be able to start from where you are. There are handy links to some recommended stretches at the back of the book and there are techniques for beginners, intermediates and advanced. You will be coached from beginning to end with photo illustrations demonstrating proper technique and David does an excellent job of gently reminding you that at the end of the day; it's your body and you know when something feels right or not, so listen to your body.

I'm using it now to try to help my shoulder and back problems. Right now, I'm sore, but maybe that will temper over time. The book is nice because it provides detailed pictures to go with the writeup. It's not particularly well written, though, and it's very poorly organized. To do the beginner program (beginner, intermediate, and expert - all of which are listed at the back of the book, which I thought was kind of dumb), I had to dog ear 9 different sections between pp. 39 and 111. It seems that a better layout would be to put things in a beginner to expert order.

If sitting is the new smoking, then this book will be necessary for you at some point in your life. Good to get it and keep it where you know you can find it.My father's back is beyond what this book can heal, he has spinal stenosis in two spots and a narrowing of the spine not to mention messed up discs. Some days just walking half a block and the ache in his back causes him to wince and his legs start to get numb, and sometimes he stumbles or falls. Not good, not fun, not something to ignore.I know from going to chiropractors on and off over the years that if you are injured and let something heal improperly, you'll end up paying for it later with more areas of your body than just the original affliction.This book is clear, concise, has good pictures and provides necessary knowledge for the disciplined reader who is willing to stand up, or at times lay down and do what the doctor ordered. You don't want to let your pain get to the point so you need a doctor, so pick up this book and when your back hurts next time, look inside here and get busy stretching your own back. Our bodies don't lie. We can heal if we learn what to do, how to do it and do it instead of talking about not doing it.

My wife has been having back pains for a while. She believes it was from a fall she had when she was a kid. It got to the point where she had to start visiting the chiropractor. Ultimatly, it was a rip off. She paid the copay of 10$ and they cracked her back and but her on a stretch bed for ten minutes, and told her to come back in a week. several visits later, she has had no change, just the temporary relied.We went to a flea market and an a message person cracked her neck, and said her back pains are a result of her neck, and told her that she needs to start stretching.Thats the reason we got this book. One of the first things mentioned was the neck.As far as the book goes, it has tons of stretches with step by step instructions, along with step by step pictures. I was afraid it would not have the pictures as I was not able to see any in the preview. Luckily it did, as it makes it easier to determine the positions.Overall, the book is helpful, and is being used.

I love this book for many reasons: content, cost, and format.I needed an inexpensive book about back exercises with good illustrations in Kindle format quickly. "Back Stretching" fit the bill and more.The exercise text is easy to read and follow. The pictures illustrate the exercises precisely.The exercises focus on a variety of muscles from lower back muscles, to neck and leg muscles, all important to strengthening the muscles that support your back and neck.Best of all the exercises can be done at home with little equipment other than a towel and an exercise mat.Plus, for me, there were many exercises that I could do with my limited range of motion.As author David Nordmark states, he has had a life-long interest in health and fitness. He is frank about his background and experience.Since I have osteoporosis, I appreciated his cautions in using the exercises.My only complaint was the text preceded the illustrations on separate pages. I played with the Kindle display options and was able to improve the layout slightly.

Very poor quality illustrations (blurry black and white photos) copied onto cheap paper.This is a much better buy:Low Back Pain Program: A Comprehensive Step by Step Exercise Treatment Plan for Long Term Pain Relief.

The book covers a good range of effective back stretching and also back strengthening exercises. It also covers essential information about the human back. A photo and the script of how to perform is quite clear. However, what isn't clear is how many stretches should I do? Also how many back strengthening exercises should I do? Probably the author believes each individual will have their own limits, and that's what I have worked to.

Pictures are not very helpful and clear. Personally I learn from the pictures so in this book they are not very helpful for me.

excellent

Fabulous! I have regular bouts of back pain that leave crawling on thr floor. After 5 days I already feel more confident to exercise more