Anatomy of Therapeutic Stretching: Rapid Relief from Pain and Injury Prevention

No one likes to live with pain. No matter what the cause of painful symptoms in your case: poor posture, monotonous movements, prolonged sitting in the office, injuries, or a sedentary lifestyle, this book will help you embark on the... path to recovery and eliminate any discomfort.

It includes colorful anatomical illustrations and step-by-step instructions for dozens of effective stretching exercises that will help relieve pain, muscle tightness, improve muscle balance and flexibility, increase joint range of motion, and prevent common injuries. Here you will find different types of exercises, including individual stretching without assistance, stretching with a tennis ball, and partner stretching.
The author offers separate exercise programs specifically for problem areas and common disorders:
* Back and neck pain
* Limited mobility
* Headaches
* Shoulder pain
* Elbow epicondylitis ("tennis elbow") and medial epicondylitis ("golfer's elbow")
* Patellofemoral pain syndrome ("runner's knee").