The Healthy Knees and Back Books

Whether your sore knees stem from alpine skiing, running on pavement or other wear and tear, caring for this complex joint is important. The Healthy Knees Book examines how your knees function, the most common knee injuries and the chronic pain problems that can arise. It then offers a whole body approach to balance and healing - with information and tips from medical specialists, physical therapists, yoga and fitness instructors, body work practitioners and herbalists - providing varied and simple solutions.

• Candid advice and clear techniques for dealing with knee pain
• Best practices from both Western and Eastern medicine
• Simple stretches and conditioning exercises
• Nutritional tips to help avoid or lessen future injury

Whether you back aches after a rigorous weekend bike ride, too many hours spent at your computer or helping a friend move, the root cause can be hard to pinpoint. The Healthy Back Book addresses what you need to know: the basic structure of the spine, the most common back injuries and the chronic pain problems that can arise. It then offers a whole-body approach to healing - with information and tips from medical specialists, physical therapists, yoga and fitness instructors, body work practitioners and herbalists - providing varied and simple solutions for active individuals.

• Candid advice and clear techniques for dealing with low back pain
• Best practices from both Western and Eastern medical traditions
• Simple stretches and conditioning exercises
• Nutritional tips to help avoid or lessen future injury