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5.0 out of 5 stars
Please, just buy it, January 15, 2004
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This review is from: Classical Stretch - The Esmonde Technique: Back Pain Relief Volume 1 / Stress Release (DVD)
I am a chronic back pain sufferer; I am also a Brit who is a home exerciser and was browsing here looking for American DVDs as I think I own all of the British ones, and I saw this. I sent for it, thinking, yeah, yeah, it'll just be hype. But it works, guys, it really does. It isn't a cure, but works more like an anti-inflammatory; just 30 minutes of this, then you can keep going for hours with your usual tasks. I know it won't work for everybody, but I reckon that for most people it would at least make a significant difference. I am only 38, yet was feeling old and dragged down by my pain, despite the aerobics and toning and Pilates I do on my physio's advice to keep the lower back as strong as possible. I cried when I did this for the first time, as I couldn't believe how much better I felt. And don't tell me you don't have 30 minutes a day: if you really have back pain, how much time do you waste even dragging yourself up in the mornings?? Do this before your normal exercises, or instead if you are not an exerciser and you might well feel it changes your life. I hope so: as I said, it might not be for everyone - though you have nothing to lose by trying if your doctor says it is okay to do so. Good luck!
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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Solid Stretching - Speedy With Limited Explanations, April 8, 2004
This review is from: Classical Stretch - The Esmonde Technique: Back Pain Relief Volume 1 / Stress Release (DVD)
I have suffered back pain for about 20 years. Based on the other review of this DVD, I purchased it. My comments are that the stretches are good and the DVD appears to deliver what is promised in a no-nonsense style. Pros:
1) Good variety of stretches
2) The instructor is down to earth, a real person who also suffers back pain and is practical.
3) Only a chair is needed for the stretches Cons:
1) You have to watch carefully how the instructor does the stretches - she does not explain all the moves.
2) While watching the stretches, to see how they are done, you often have to crane your neck up - the opposite of what the stretch calls for.
3) The switch from one stretch movement to the next is often too quick, but to the credit of the instructor, she reminds you you can pause the DVD. Overall a good routine, and I must confess, my back does appear better after the stretches.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Chronic Back Pain Sufferers!, October 13, 2004
This review is from: Classical Stretch - The Esmonde Technique: Back Pain Relief Volume 1 / Stress Release (DVD)
I've been dealing with lower back pain daily since an injury early this past summer. My doctor and chiropractor have given me exercises to try, but they've done nothing to "loosen me up." I caught Miranda on a PBS stretching show awhile back and thought she seemed so down to earth and human. I immediately looked her up online and purchased her Classic Stretch Arms/Abs - Legs/Butt DVD and was so impressed with it! When I learned she also had a back pain dvd, I couldn't order it fast enough! Today was my first day trying it and I'm very impressed. All of the motions are very gentle and she does a great job explaining what's going on. Her honesty and candidness is very refreshing and although she's a veteran ballerina, you don't feel intimidated by her at all. I'd recommend this DVD as well as all of her others to anyone wanting to become more limber and flexible. She's great!
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