This title offers simple advice and easy-to-follow self help programmes for all sorts of neck and back problems. It motivates the reader to see a future without back pain, and sets out to help them get there. Sixty per cent of the adult population of the UK suffers from back problems. This book should show them that the key to managing low-back pain is self-motivation and maintaining some level of exercise. The book is a clearly laid-out and practical, with photographs and line drawings demonstrating the exercises to take the reader through the recovery process. It includes sections to explain: what causes neck and back pain; what causes the different conditions such as lumbago, sciatica, muscle spasms, slipped and herniated disks, and trapped nerves; which back specialist to consult and what to ask them; how to use pain killers, ice, heat and lumbar support belts; bad posture, good posture and how to rebalance your posture; and how to maintain gentle movement and build up slowly to exercise.

Self Help for Backs : Say Goodbye to Back Pain

Gavin Hastings

Gavin; Hastings Gavin Routledge

Harpercollins Pub, Ltd.

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

The Back Book

Medical Books

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Allied Health Professions

Thorsons

An autobiography from the man who has captained the Watsonians, Cambridge University, London Scottish, Barbarians, the Scottish National squad and the British Lions. Hastings gives his considered views on the sport's headlong rush towards professionalism and discusses the cut-throat competition inspired by leagues and tournaments which are fuelled by money. He includes a personal overview of the many triumphant wins (and occasional defeats) he has played a part in.

High Balls and Happy Hours

Sports & Outdoors

Clem Thomas

Biographies

Mainstream Publishing

'An intriguing study of the minds of some of rugby's greatest leaders' - Tom English, BBC Sport 
An Official Licensed Product of the British & Irish Lions 
A British & Irish Lions tour presents one of the greatest challenges in sport. 
Rugby is a game that rewards creative expression, toil, teamwork and a never-say-die attitude. It can be joyful, vibrant and beautiful. Equally, it can brutally expose human flaws and frailties – even more so in the hugely pressurised environment of a Lions tour. Every team, no matter how talented, will find itself in dark and difficult situations both on and off the field; the successful ones are those with a leadership group that can navigate these challenging moments. 
In Legacy of the Lions, former Lions captain Gavin Hastings draws on his own experiences in the famous red jersey and interviews other greats of the game – including, among many others, Sam Warburton, Warren Gatland, Paul O'Connell, Brian O'Driscoll, Martin Johnson, Finlay Calder and Sir Ian McGeechan, plus a selection of their illustrious opponents, such as Kieran Read, John Smit and John Eales – to explore how to forge a successful team in this most rarefied of environments, the difficulties they each encountered and what leadership lessons they learned. 
Inspiring, humorous and illuminating, Legacy of the Lions casts a unique light on leadership, team-building and elite performance and reveals a new perspective on touring with – and playing against – The British & Irish Lions in the modern era.

Legacy of the Lions: Lessons in Leadership from the British & Irish Lions

Business & Money

Biography & History

Polaris Publishing Limited

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