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Booklets

1. Active back care
Back pain experts believe that keeping active can be of great benefit to people who suffer back pain. This people's guide for all those affected by back pain considers what activities are suitable for the back pain sufferer. Information includes safety tips, general and aerobic fitness, what activities you can do, first aid exercises and work outs for specific areas of the back and neck.
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440700 Active back care
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2. Complementary and alternative therapies for back pain -
BackCare’s new booklet Complementary and alternative therapies for back pain looks at the evidence for a range of popular therapies – what the scientists say and what people who’ve tried them have found. It has details of training, qualifications and contact details for all the major complementary and alternative therapies.
Read the Talkback article "Complementary therapies for back pain - do they work?
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440601 Complementary and alternative therapies for back pain
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3. Should I have spinal surgery?

Back pain is a common problem, affecting more than four in every 10 people each year. Of the 16 million cases of back pain in one year, only 24,000 - less than 1% - result in spinal surgery. This definitive guide explores whether surgery is appropriate, what the main forms of surgery are and what can be defined as a 'successful' back operation.
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443100 Should I have spinal surgery?
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The following nine booklets are £1.00 + £0.70 p&p each or £7.00 + £2.00 p&p for the set.

4. Back in bed
Sleep Council Logo Since we spend a third of our lives sleeping, it makes sense to ensure that we have a comfortable and supportive bed to help us recharge our batteries. This booklet, with advice on sleeping positions and useful aids, includes a checklist for choosing the perfect bed.
The printing of this booklet was generously supported by The Sleep Council
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430003 Back in bed
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5. Back in the garden.
Do you find yourself struggling with lower back pain after a stint in the garden? Have you considered how physical gardening actually is and what measures need to be taken before you start toiling away at the soil? To help all gardening enthusiasts, this booklet considers what happens to your back while gardening and what can be done to prevent back pain.
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430004 Back in the garden.
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6. Back in the office
This booklet – a must for any office worker who would like to develop a back friendly work environment – is an ideal aid for employers and health and safety representatives. It can be used as part of an employee induction pack. It includes tips on office seating, workstation adjustment, exercise breaks and lifting.
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430002 Back in the office
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7. Back on the couch
There is nothing more inviting than a big squashy sofa with lots of cushions that you can really snuggle into. But have you considered what damage this is doing to your back? This booklet considers the correct way in which we need to sit in order to avoid causing back pain and offers advice on helping you choose the right sofa.
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430011 Back on the couch
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8. Back care, pregnancy and children.
Pregnancy should be a time for happiness and anticipation. But as a lot of expectant mothers can testify, this can also be a time for discomfort and intense lower back pain. This booklet offers helpful advice outlining the causes of back pain for pregnant women and suggests ways of reducing this pain during pregnancy and after giving birth.
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430005 Back care, pregnancy and children.
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9. Basic back care
A must for every household, back pain specialists give recommendations and suggestions on avoiding back pain and stress in everyday situations. From the kitchen to the bedroom, there is a range of tips on how to perform daily tasks without hindering your back.
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Basic Back Care
430001 Basic back care
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10. Back to posture
Posture is just as important as a good diet, exercise and sleep, but it is rarely discussed as a health issue often overlooked by fitness advisors and seekers. This booklet, prepared by a Teacher of the Alexander Technique, is an excellent guide on how to improve posture with useful tips of alignment, standing, sitting and bending.
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430010 Back to posture
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11. Managing back pain
This essential guide for back pain sufferers breaking down the taboo associated with chronic and acute back pain was produced by medical professionals familiar with the anxieties associated with chronic and acute pain. Essential reading for anyone wishing to take control over his or her pain or as part of the pain management programme.
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440800 Managing back pain
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12. Guide to protecting young backs
Children start life with healthy backs and good posture, but this great start can be lost if they develop bad postural habits, stop being active and have to use poorly designed furniture. This booklet explores these issues and provides tips for a healthier back.
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430007 Guide to protecting young backs
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13. BackCare booklet set
A combination of eught BackCare Booklets (Back in bed, Back in the office, Back on the couch, Back care, pregnancy and children, Basic back care, Back to posture, Managing back pain, Guide to protecting young backs. This excellent purchase is ideal for either the home or workplace
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444402 BackCare booklet set
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14. Back pain in children set
Set of two A4 sized booklets by Alan Gardner FRCS
1. Back Pain in Children and Young People
An evidence-based review for education and health professionals.
2. Your Back in the Future
Showing the principles of correct sitting posture and good furniture design for budget holders, designers and health and safety staff.
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Children and Back Pain Set
444401 Back pain in children set
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