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36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
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Beyond Stretching, October 13, 2002
This review is from: The Pilates Back Book: Heal Neck, Back, and Shoulder Pain with Easy Pilates Stretches (Paperback)
As owner of Orchid Pagoda Pilates in Fairfax VA was very impressed by the integrity of the editorial and ease of use of the exercises. Pilates is NOT stretching only. The key concept of Joe Pilates' work was that all movement is generated from the core. So EVERY exercise builds adbominal strength which is essential for anyone with back issues. Secondly, Pilates builds strength and flexibility simultaneously. Relaxed, flexible muscles are less likely to put stress on the skeletal system. This is the reason I personally found Pilates and after 3 months of doing Pilates 3x per week eliminated my own neck and shoulder pain which simple stretching had not helped. The book is easy to follow and the photos are first rate. I highly recommend this book to anyone.
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
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Stretching does cure Back Pain, October 16, 2002
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This review is from: The Pilates Back Book: Heal Neck, Back, and Shoulder Pain with Easy Pilates Stretches (Paperback)
Back problems can come from a variety of sources. Neck injuries, neck mis-alignments,torn ligaments, improper posture,short leg, and the list goes on. Each back problem, is different than the next, and should be treated differently. There isnt a one-fix all!!! For me, the main cause of my back pain, was do to, tight glutes, and hamstrings. They were so tight, that it tightened up my back muscles(back pain), and virtually every other muscle in my body. The stretching outlined in this book, really helped to lossen up those muscles, and therefore lossen up my back muscles, and therefore help get rid of back pain. You dont need any medical studies, to show this, works. Its pure common sense. The muscles in the body are interconnected, and one set of tight muscles, are prone to tighten other muscles. The book has, helped me alot. Definately worth the buy.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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includes positions hurtful for those with back problems, October 27, 2006
This review is from: The Pilates Back Book: Heal Neck, Back, and Shoulder Pain with Easy Pilates Stretches (Paperback)
I am very disappointed in this book. I bought it specifically because I wanted to continue with Pilates even with two bulging disks. Unfortunately, this book includes positions that my physical therapist said are most stressful on the spine. He said never to use the "V-shape" position and that very position appears on several pages of this book. The book includes the basic Pilates exercises that probably contributed to my back injuries in the first place. My therapist had recommended a Pilates class taught by physical therapists. I could not take that class and was hoping this book would be along those same lines. It was not.
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