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.
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