The Rider S Pain Free Back Book New Edition

Author : James Warson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-15
Category : Back
ISBN : 1570769338

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The Rider's Pain-Free Back Book - New Edition by James Warson Pdf

Over 90 percent of the US population seeks help for back pain at one point or another during the course of their life. If you're a horseperson, back pain is of particular concern as it not only robs you of the joys of riding--it threatens your livelihood, as well. From grooming and tacking up, to performing a flawless reining pattern or jumping a clean round, to stacking hay bales or pushing a wheelbarrow, everything we do on and around horses demands a supple, strong, healthy back. Now, in his unique, easygoing style, Dr. Jim Warson--a neurosurgeon who also happens to be a lifelong horseman--provides all the practical information you need to understand the diagnosis and treatment of back pain--whether caused by equestrian pursuits, outside activities, illness, or heredity. More importantly, he shows readers how to prevent back problems before they have a chance to unseat you. This book includes: - "Normal" back biology and function - Congenital conditions, trauma, arthritis, and infection - Understanding symptoms and pinpointing problem areas - Tack's impact on the physics of riding - How your horse's conformation can affect your body - Traditional and alternative treatments and therapies - Techniques for saddling and mounting without stress - Recommendations for pregnant riders. In addition, Dr. Warson provides a section specifically geared toward improving rider flexibility and strength. You'll find step-by-step instructions and photo series for 10 stretches and 8 exercises for a healthy, stress-free back, allowing you to not only enjoy your riding but all your day-to-day activities, whatever they may be.

Author : James Warson
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781570766350

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The Rider's Pain-Free Back by James Warson Pdf

Over 90 percent of the US population seeks help for back pain at one point or another during the course of their life. If you're a horseperson, back pain is of particular concern as it not only robs you of the joys of riding—it threatens your livelihood, as well. From grooming and tacking up, to performing a flawless reining pattern or jumping a clean round, to stacking hay bales or pushing a wheelbarrow, everything we do on and around horses demands a supple, strong, healthy back. Now, in his unique, easygoing style, Dr. Jim Warson—a neurosurgeon who also happens to be a lifelong horseman—provides all the practical information you need to understand the diagnosis and treatment of back pain—whether caused by equestrian pursuits, outside activities, illness, or heredity. More importantly, he shows readers how to prevent back problems before they have a chance to unseat you. This book includes: • "Normal" back biology and function • Congenital conditions, trauma, arthritis, and infection • Understanding symptoms and pinpointing problem areas • Tack's impact on the physics of riding • How your horse's conformation can affect your body • Traditional and alternative treatments and therapies • Techniques for saddling and mounting without stress • Recommendations for pregnant riders. In addition, Dr. Warson provides a section specifically geared toward improving rider flexibility and strength. You'll find step-by-step instructions and photo series for 10 stretches and 8 exercises for a healthy, stress-free back, allowing you to not only enjoy your riding but all your day-to-day activities, whatever they may be.

Author : James Warson,Ami Hendrickson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Back
ISBN : 1570763674

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The Rider's Pain-free Back by James Warson,Ami Hendrickson Pdf

Author : Denny Emerson
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781646010653

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How Good Riders Get Good: New Edition by Denny Emerson Pdf

A revised edition of the inspiring bestseller, now in paperback with new good rider profiles! This book is exactly what you need to become a better rider. It's a smart, honest, on-target kick-in-the-pants, guaranteed to rev your engines as you see how a few changes in your life, a few smart choices and strategic moves, can transform you from a run-of-the-mill rider into a good one. How does Denny Emerson know what makes a good rider? For one thing, he is one—he is the only rider in the world to have won both a gold medal in international eventing and a Tevis Cup buckle in endurance. Plus, he's been around great riders, and taught those on their way to becoming great, for over 40 years. How will what Denny knows help you become a good rider? He's boiled the whole thing down into seven broad "Areas of Choice" that determine whether you are a "gonnabe" or whether you'll be stuck in the "wannabe" category for decades. Examine how your choice of riding sport may or may not be the best for who you are and where you live. Find out how those frustrating hurdles known as "life circumstances" don't necessarily hold you back like you think they do. Learn how to build a strong support team by winning people to your cause and choosing the right teachers and mentors. Analyze your physical self (your body, how it is formed and how you care for it) and your intellectual self (your "horse smarts" and how you are adding to them or not) and apply the results to your "gonna-be-good" equation. Take a good hard look at your partner—your horse—and think critically about his ability to help you attain your riding goals. Discover the nine key character traits of successful riders and how you can learn to call each one of them your own. Along the way you'll read the stories of 23 of the world's top riders from different disciplines and sports—including dressage, reining, driving, show jumping, endurance, hunter/jumper, and eventing—and how they "got good" despite the same kinds of challenges and setbacks you face in your own day-to-day riding. You'll get an inside look at their path to success, as well as their very best tips for how to "make it" in the horse industry.

Author : Nikki Robinson
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781623173685

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Pain-Free Horse Riding by Nikki Robinson Pdf

Discover why you have pain and tension, learn how they affect your horse and riding, and master techniques for treating and preventing pain and injury in the future. Pain-Free Horse Riding is the first book to combine exercises for horseback riders to increase strength and flexibility and improve riding and address the pain they suffer from and how to relieve it. Horse rider and Myofascial Release therapist Nikki Robinson offers realistic ways to improve common conditions--back and neck pain, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, joint pain and stiffness, and repetitive strain injury--without giving up the activity you love. The book provides an introduction to fascia, covers how your body reacts to injury, and addresses common symptoms such as pain, tension, and inflammation. A key chapter focuses specifically on riding posture--the position of your head, shoulders, back, buttocks, and legs--including exercises to solve your riding problems with myofascial techniques. Also included are personal stories from riders who have had success with these methods. The format of the book allows readers to start at the beginning and read all the way through or to go straight to the sections that address their particular condition. There are cross-references throughout to direct readers where to find additional information if they are interested.

Author : Esther Gokhale
Publisher : Pendo Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780979303685

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8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back by Esther Gokhale Pdf

With a fresh approach to a common problem, this self-help guide to overcoming back pain advocates adopting the natural, healthy posture of athletes, young children, and people from traditional societies the world over. Arguing that most of what our culture has taught us about posture is misguided—even unhealthy—and exploring the current epidemic of back pain, many of the commonly cited reasons for the degeneration of spinal discs and the stress on muscles that leads to back pain are examined and debunked. The historical and anthropological roots of poor posture in Western cultures are studied as is the absence of back pain complaints in the cultures of Africa, Asia, South America, and rural Europe. Eight detailed chapters provide illustrated step-by-step instructions for making simple, powerful changes to seated, standing, and sleeping positions. No special equipment or exercise is required, and effects are often immediate.

Author : Joyce Harman
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781570768934

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The Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book by Joyce Harman Pdf

When your horse suddenly develops a performance problem or a bad attitude and neither seem to be remedied by new training techniques or medical care, you often face months—even years—of frustration and career limitation. Dr. Joyce Harman, veterinarian and respected saddle-fitting expert, states that 75 percent of horses with such issues are simply reacting to pain caused by ill-fitting saddles. And, as she explains in this thorough and highly illustrated book, poor saddle fit can be corrected with patience and know-how.

Author : Fran Severn
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781646010509

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Riders of a Certain Age by Fran Severn Pdf

A delightfully honest look at the realities of starting out with horses…when you're getting older. Are you a woman at midlife or beyond? Have you just discovered you have a passion for horses? Or maybe you've now found time for them after years devoted to a job and family? Surveys show that riders over the age of 40 are the fastest growing segment of the equestrian world, with those age 65 and above seeing the biggest jump—so you are far from alone! With carefully curated guidance collected over years of horsing around, rider and writer Fran Severn wants to embolden and empower you with tips, lessons, and advice as you begin enjoying a life with horses in it. In these pages, you'll find options for: Riding…and not riding (but still having horses in your life). Finding an instructor and being a good student. Coming to grips with what your body can and can't do in terms of fitness, weight, and fear. Understanding the realities of arthritis, menopause, and changing vision, hearing, and breathing. Knowing the rules for buying, leasing, and boarding horses. Dealing with family and horse-related finances. And much more. Riders of a Certain Age provides an important reference to any older individual who craves the companionship of a horse and the sisterhood that can go along with it.

Author : Robin McKenzie,Craig Kubey
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-30
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780698137196

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7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life by Robin McKenzie,Craig Kubey Pdf

A fully revised and updated edition of the program that’s sold more than 5.5 million copies worldwide—plus a new chapter addressing shoulder pain Since the McKenzie Method was first developed in the 1960s, millions of people have successfully used it to free themselves from chronic back and neck pain. Now, Robin McKenzie has updated his innovative program and added a new chapter on relieving shoulder pain. In 7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life, you’ll learn: · Common causes of lower back, neck pain and shoulder pain · The vital role discs play in back and neck health · Easy exercises that alleviate pain immediately Considered the treatment of choice by health care professionals throughout the world, 7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life will help you find permanent relief from back, neck, and shoulder pain.

Author : Joyce Harman
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781570767562

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The Western Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book by Joyce Harman Pdf

Dr. Joyce Harman's best-selling book and DVDs on saddle-fit have received rave reviews and helped improve the lives of performance and pleasure horses all over the world. Now, due to popular demand, she's written the complete reference on saddle-fit and back health for Western disciplines. In this most thorough, comprehensive book, Dr. Harman, veterinarian and respected saddle-fitting expert, educates the reader about the horse's conformation—particularly the shape of the back, withers, ribs, and shoulders; saddle construction—the tree, bars, seat, skirts, fleece, gullet, and stirrups; and the rider's conformation. She explains how all these variables must be considered in order to keep the horse comfortable. In addition, read about correct use of saddle pads; fitting saddles for different sports such as reining, cutting, pleasure, and trail; and how to care for your horse's back, both over the short and long term.

Author : Mike Hage
Publisher : Class Publishing Ltd
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Backache
ISBN : 1859591248

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The Back Pain Book by Mike Hage Pdf

This practical, easy-to-read book tells you everything you need to know to alleviate back and neck pain. Over 80% of adults in the UK have had experience of back pain and 2.5 million endure back pain every day of the year. It can emerge as acute attacks or develop into a chronic condition - either way, it is a debilitating condition that can have a severe impact on peoples' lives, limiting even the most simple, everyday activities. The Back Pain Book is a comprehensive self-help guide that provides support to sufferers of back pain by advising on quick pain relief as well as more long-term, preventative guidance through the use of posture, movement and exercise. This new edition, updated by the late author's colleagues at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, reflects recent advances in back pain treatment and offers an even more practical approach to back care. *Gives thorough guidance on how to achieve quick pain relief *Explains how to heal and prevent pain during daily activities *Shows how to perform different types of exercises with hundreds of helpful line drawings and easy-to-follow instructions *Includes complete cross-references, making it easier to locate treatment procedures for specific problems 3 examples of bad bending & lifting moves in daily activities: 1Feet too close together 2Knees & hips straight, with low back rounded forward 3Tensing & arching the neck up 3 examples of good bending & lifting moves in daily activities: 1Place feet and knees at least shoulder width apart or front to back in a wide-step position. 2Lean over or squat with the chest and buttocks sticking out. 3Take weight through one or both arms

Author : Alison Lincoln
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781908809988

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Be Your Own Equine Sports Coach by Alison Lincoln Pdf

As riders, we often spend many hours training independently without regular access to high quality coaches, sport psychologists, biomechanic specialists or exercise physiologists. This can be the difference between performing well and performing to the best of your ability consistently and reliably over the long term. By bringing together the science of training, coaching and psychology, Be Your Own Equine Sports Coach explores the horse and rider as individual athletes and how, as a combination, you can meet the demands of competition by building highly personalized strategies and techniques that enable you to reach your potential in whatever discipline you choose and whatever your ambition. Key areas covered include: making sports psychology work for you; understanding human peak performance; the physiological and biomechanical demands of horse sport; developing sport specific training programmes; analysing your performance, and finally, strategic development and authentic leadership.

Author : Robert Lee Brewer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 1436 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-05
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781599638607

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2015 Writer's Market by Robert Lee Brewer Pdf

The most trusted guide to getting published! Want to get published and paid for your writing? Let the 2015 Writer's Market guide you through the process with thousands of publishing opportunities for writers, including listings for book publishers, consumer and trade magazines, contests and awards, and literary agents. These listings include contact and submission information to help writers get their work published. Beyond the listings, you'll find all-new editorial material devoted to the business and promotion of writing, including advice on pitching to agents and editors, managing your freelance business, and building a readership. This edition also includes the ever popular--and updated--pay-rate chart, plus dozens of articles and essays like these: • Kate Meadows, freelance writer and editor, shares seven habits of financially savvy writers. • Carol Tice, professional writer, teaches you how to build your writing career with social media. • Dana W. Todd, public relations professional, explains how to successfully pitch you and your work like a PR pro. You also gain access to: • Lists of professional writing organizations • Sample query letters • A free digital download of Writer's Yearbook featuring the 100 Best Markets Finally, NEW TO THIS YEAR'S EDITION is an exclusive webinar "How to Find More Success Freelancing," taught by Robert Lee Brewer, editor of Writer's Market. It takes a lot more than flawless writing to be a freelance writer. This hour-long webinar will help you to increase your chances of success. You'll learn the current freelance landscape, how to find freelance opportunities, how to secure assignments, negotiating strategies, and more. Whether the goal is to publish a book, write a magazine article, or freelance for local businesses, this webinar is for writers looking to find more success with their freelancing and ultimately make more money. "Every writer needs a toolbox filled with craft, a drop of talent, and hope. Successful writers know they must add the Writer's Market. You should too." -Barbara O'Neal, author of The All You Can Dream Buffet, 7-time RITA award-winner, and RWA Hall of Fame member "The business of writing is unnecessarily intimidating. Editors want good writing, so why can it be so hard to get published. Writer's Market helps make sense of that big question, offering the kind of straight-shooting advice writers needs. I bought my first copy over a decade ago and still feel grateful that I was able to send my first submissions without embarrassing myself. Writer's Market is an invaluable tool that I find myself recommending again and again." -Erica Wright, author of the novel The Red Chameleon and poetry collection Instructions for Killing the Jackal, as well as Senior Editor for Guernica Magazine

Author : Robert Brewer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 1696 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008-06-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781582976785

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2009 Writer's Market Listings by Robert Brewer Pdf

For 88 years, Writer's Market has given fiction and nonfiction writers the information they need to sell their work–from completely up-to-date listings to exclusive interviews with successful writers. The 2009 edition provides all this and more with over 3,500 listings for book publishers, magazines and literary agents, in addition to a completely updated freelance rate chart. In addition to the thousands of market listings, you'll find up-to-date information on becoming a successful freelancer covering everything from writing query letters to launching a freelance business, and more.

Author : Matt Rabin,Robert Hicks
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781472921482

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The Pain-Free Cyclist by Matt Rabin,Robert Hicks Pdf

It's not (just) about the bike. Ride your bike long enough and with an optimal bike fit you're likely to get injured. It's not what cyclists want to hear, but it's the hard truth. Cycling is a rapidly growing sport, and as numbers increase, so do the amount of injuries. What do you do if you get injured? Rest? Continue to ride? These questions need answering – to avoid confusion, further complications and more harmful injuries, resulting in substantial time off the bike. We want more riders out on the road, enjoying their cycling, pain free. This book takes you through the most common cycling injuries, lets you know what exactly they are, why you get them and what you can do to do get rid of them and get you back on the bike pain free. * Foreword by Sir Bradley Wiggins and featuring interviews with pro-cyclists including Cadel Evans, Carlos Sastre, Dan Martin, Tyler Farrar and Andrew Talansky.