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Stella Weller
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Thorsons

An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers

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Hammersmith, London W6 8JB

www.harpercollins.co.uk

Published by Thorsons 1993

This revised edition 2000

Photography by Robin Matthews

Text illustrations by Peter Cox Associates

Copyright © Stella Weller

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Source ISBN: 9780007100149

Ebook Edition © DECEMBER 2014 ISBN: 9780008125288

Version: 2014-11-17

Contents

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Introduction

1. Back Basics

2. Body Moves

3. Diet for a Healthy Back

4. Warming Up and Cooling Down

5. Essential Back Exercises

6. Abdominal Support – Exercises to Strengthen your Abdomen and Support your Back

7. Strong Legs for a Strong Back

8. Relaxing for a Pain-Free Back

9. Further Back Care Special Needs – Pregnancy, Sports, Driving and More

Glossary

Bibliography

Acknowledgments

Also by the Author

About the Publisher

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