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This book is for: people who don't have a lot of time people who don't know how to stretch properly people with stiff joints and achy muscles people who sit or stand in one place all day active people who want to prevent sports-related injuries What this book will not do for you: it will not be a "magic bullet" that will wipe out years of tension and tightness in one or two stretches it will not make you get up and do the stretches it will not take the place of the other elements of good health, such as adequate sleep, proper posture, regular exercise, and proper diet

About the Book

How many times in your life have you had to stop doing something because of tight muscles, stiff joints, or pain? How long did you live with the discomfort, thinking it would eventually go away, before you did something about it?

Feeling relaxed and comfortable in your body should be normal, not occasional. You should be able to play your sports, lift your children and grandchildren, garden with ease, and work without pain. A little deliberate stretching, done daily, will go a long way in preventing a build-up of stress and tension. Ignoring the early warning signs leads to greater discomfort and dis-ease.

This book is designed for busy people who don't have time to stretch, for those who have difficulty stretching, and for those who don't know how to stretch. It is a guide that shows the reader how to stretch different areas of the body with easy-to-follow instructions. The book offers options for stretching the same muscle two, three or four different ways, enabling those people who might have a specific physical limitation or injury to stretch without further injuring themselves.

The book is divided into 2 parts. First, the stretches are grouped into regions, i.e., head/neck, back, feet and legs, with different ways to stretch each area. The second half of the book groups the exercises into 4-minute routines. This allows people on busy schedules to take a "mini break" to loosen joints, relax muscles and reduce any buildup of tension. The 4-minute routines also help specifically stretch one area of concern, such as neck and shoulders, or combination areas of the body, like those involved with office work, that are prone to stress and tightness.

This book has evolved from years of revised patient handouts showing different stretches for different problems. It is presented in the most direct and understandable approach possible, giving the reader no excuse for not stretching. Its an easy-to-understand source-book for chiropractors and other healthcare providers to give to their patients. Any healthcare provider can demonstrate these stretches which specifically assist with injury prevention and improved range-of-motion.

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