A self-help manual focusing on back pain prevention and rehabilitation using the Pilates body conditioning system. Three in five of us will suffer from backache in our lives. In order to mitigate against the worst-case scenario, Pilates strengthens your back and also the supporting muscles so that it doesn't take all the strain. It exercises deeply but gently to rebalance the posture. The "Back Book" is a one-stop reference guide, explaining how the back works, why backache occurs, the different types of back pain, when to seek professional help, lifestyle tips for prevention and exercises to promote flexibility and hold the correct posture. For those already suffering, a special remedial programme of exercises is designed to restore mobility.

About the Author

Lynne Robinson's 4 Telstar videos and 8 previous books (including the Official Body Control Pilates Manual and Pilates Gym) have sold in their hundreds of thousands. Helge Fisher is also a founding member of the Body Control team, and teaches Pilates and Alexander Technique. Paul Massey is Chief Physiotherapist to the British Olympic Swimming team.