At last a back doctor who doesn't tell me to give up riding!!

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	• The Rider's Pain-Free Back: Overcome Chronic Soreness, Injury and Aging, and Stay in the Saddle for Years to ... James Warson MD, Ami Hendrickson Trafalgar Square Books, 2007 - 184 pages average customer review:based on 5 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Got Me Back in the Saddle

I purchased this right after rupturing a disk in my low back and found it extremely useful. It was great to read something so encouraging vis a vis keeping up my riding, and I found the positive attitude really helped to keep the blues away. The exercises are terrific: practical, achievable, and I can do them at home without taking an hour and a half every morning before I go to work. I also really appreciated the guidance on exercise reps - so many times you are told to do 3 sets of 10, no matter your current fitness level. I was so wrecked that at first I could only do 1 of each of these. I built up to five reps of everything and felt great the whole time. It has been a year since my injury and I'm pain free, chasing down cows, and can't even imagine starting my day without doing my exercise routine. Thank you, Dr. Warson!

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Good book!

I bought this book pre-order and it arrived very quickly. The author knows his stuff. I am an x-ray tech by trade, so nearly everything I read was understandable to me. He wrote the book so everytone could understand it- medical terms were explained, and there was an extensive glossary of terms. I got the book because my husband suffers badly from back pain and is an avid rider. I occasionally suffer from back pain- usually from doing too much sitting trot. The author was very complete in his assessment of the rider and even the type of horse they should be riding. Fortunately my husband and his horse are a great match, me and my horse aren't so good, but with some work I think we will be OK. The author also went through a series of stretches and also treatment options from traditional to alternative. I found it a very interesting book with a lot of information for anyone who is interested in riding. I even loaned it to my chiropractor who said he would probably get a copy because he treats riders as well.

Happy reading,
Kathy

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Better than expected

I purchased this book sight unseen and really did not expect it to be as substantive as it is. The author is extremely knowledgeable about both riding and rider's back problems. I wish that I had been able to read it years ago.

I recommend this book to every rider, not just those with back problems, since it provides a lot of information on the aging rider's back, and none of us can turn back the clock! Prevention is worth a ton of cure.

Fabulous book!!

At last, a book written by a doctor who not only is qualified to write about back problems, but is very knowlegable about horses and riding. It had good information for my husband with his back maintenance even though he doesn't ride and was really on target for me who just recently went to physical therapy because my back was hurting after I rode my horses. I am now pain free and I think what I learned from this book will keep me going for quite a while longer (I'm 63)!

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At last a back doctor who doesn't tell me to give up riding!!

Dr Warson is a neurosurgeon and rider - yippee! Someone, who's first reaction is not to blame all your back problems on riding. This book provides an interesting look at your back's anatomy, function and problems (or potential problems). Stretching and strengthening exercises and practical advice on riding as you age (or with back aches).

Explaining the impact of horseback riding on the human back in easy-to-understand terms, this guide illustrates how various movements in the saddle affect a rider's back and outlines straightforward steps that can be taken immediately to help keep riders ready to saddle up. Too many riders suffer from back injury, stress, or strain and consequently experience pain when in the saddle or are unable to ride at all. This indispensable guide has step-by-step exercises for strengthening the body for riding, guidance on horse selection and tack selection, and tips on which horse sports are appropriate for riders with various back problems. Traditional and alternative treatments for back pain are also discussed, as are the special considerations of pregnant and elderly riders.

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