The Good Back Book: A Practical Guide to Alleviating and Preventing Back Pain

by RenitaFehrsen-DuToit (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2003

  $4.10

  This essential guide to a healthy back presents potentially technical information in an accessible, informative manner. Arming the reader with a clear understanding of the anatomy of the spine, the author also suggests a series of exercises essential for strengthening the muscles and structures that support the vertebral column. Superbly illustrated, with clear, full-colour step-by-step sequences, the book also provides an overview of the importance of posture including common posture faults, exercises to improve deviations from the ideal alignment, and the correct posture for a variety of day-to-day activities. It touches on common back problems and includes a chapter on a wide range of therapies and practitioners that focus on back treatments in particular.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2003

  $3.27

  Countless modern adventurers set out each year, charting courses across the world's oceans to guide their boats, yachts and catamarans out on a journey of discovery, and safely back again. This book explains how they do it. It instructs the beginner in the art of navigation, discusses the available devices and how to use them. Whether you choose to plot a course by the stars, or travel in style surrounded by high-tech electronic gear, this book is an indispensable and up-to-date read for any present-day voyager.