Warson james and ami hendrickson (2 risultati)

First Printing; Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. B&W & color; 8 3/4 x 9 1/2"; xiii,170 pages; Hard cover has red spine with white lettering. Faint rubbing to boards. Matching DJ has light rubbing; in a mylare cover. Pages are clean and tight. Pages are clean and tight. Lavishly illustrated with color and b/w pictures. '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. ' Glossary; index.…

First Printing; Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. B&W & color; 8 3/4 x 9 1/4"; xi, 170 pages; Hard cover is glazed boards; red spine with white lettering. Light rubbing to DJ; in a mylar cover. Pages are clean and tight. Illustrated with b/w and color pictures. '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 ridingit 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 Warsona neurosurgeon who also happens to be a lifelong horsemanprovides all the practical information you need to understand the diagnosis and treatment of back painwhether 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. ' Index.…