For anyone who suffers from back problems and wants instant relief, these 5-minute exercises, techniques and ideas will soothe aches and discomfort. Whether you are suffering from back pain, recovering from a back problem or seeking ways to prevent back pain, this one-stop guide is packed with quick solutions endorsed and recommended by the Royal College of General Practitioners. Before visiting your health professional, see if you can banish back pain forever with a 5-minute instant fix for relief. The book includes the following: / Introduction, including how to maintain a healthy back, what can go wrong and a discussion of serious back conditions. / Relief through posture and 5-minute relief using the Alexander Technique. / Back relief through aromatherapy, posture, massage, stretch, yoga, water, walking, reflexology, increased blood flow, heat, osteopathy and chiropractics, herbalism and Reiki. / Preventative methods -- the golden rules. / Troubleshooting back pain.

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For anyone who suffers from back problems and wants instant relief, these 5-minute exercises, techniques and ideas will soothe aches and discomfort. / UK business loses 4.9 million days a year to work-related back problems. / 5-Minute quick fix approach appeals to buyers seeking instant pain relief. / It is estimated that up to 80% of people will experience back pain lasting more than a day at some time during their life. / Only book at this price point and format on the market that take this bite-sized approach to back relief. / A 2007 survey showed that more young people than ever before are now experiencing back pain. 50% of 16 to 24 year-olds have a bad back, compared with 18 per cent in 2004.

About the Author

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) is a network of around 18,000 doctors who are committed to improving patient care, developing their own skills and developing general practice. Its aim is to encourage and maintain the highest standards of general medical practice and act as the 'voice' of general practitioners on education, training and standards issues. Founded in 1952, the RCGP is an International organisation with members all over the world.