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	Please consult your primary care physician or your spine specialist before starting an exercise program.
	Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is vital to avoiding back surgery and managing pain in the years following surgery. This includes weight management, refraining from smoking, stengthening the core back and abdomen muscles, stretching the hamstrings and buttocks, and walking.
	Below are resources to start you on the path to a healthy lifestyle:


	MBT (Massii Barefoot Technology) is not just a shoe in the ordinary sense it is a revolutionary fitness aid from SwissMasai. This product will not only change the way you use your muscles, but will improve the use of your joints and spine. The uniquely designed sole, combined with correct training, achieves a more active and healthy posture and walk. IMPORTANT SIZING INFORMATION: In contrast to normal shoes, your toes should almost touch the front of the MBT, as the foot will naturally move backwards through the action of putting the load initially on the tilting edge. People report that this shoe runs about 1/2 size small. Every order includes a FREE cd-rom with information about your new MBT's, including instructions and suggested exercises.
	Pilates for Fragile Backs Safe Techniques to Reduce Pain, Build Strength, and Speed Recovery Studies suggest that proactive strengthening and flexibility-recovery exercises can speed healing after spine surgery. Whether you’re preparing for or recovering from spinal surgery, recuperating from a back injury, or just dealing with a back that has "issues," this book offers an effective program to help you manage pain and regain strength and mobility. These exercises modify traditional Pilates routines to accommodate partially immobilized spines, making this routine safe and effective therapy for your fragile back. The exercises are designed to not compromise a spinal fusion. Instead, they will do what Pilates exercises do best—stretch, strengthen, and tone the trunk with precise positioning and movement, while avoiding potentially dangerous repetition and overexertion
	Valeo's Stretch Bands Valeo's set of three 4-foot stretch bands provide 3 levels of resistance - yellow for light, red for medium, and blue for heavy. Flat latex bands have a smooth consistent stretch. Use to strengthen, tone, shape and rehab muscles and improve range of motion. Exercises included.
	Yoga for Scoliosis - DVD format Yoga for Scoliosis - VHS format A 50-minute home yoga practice with three sections, approx. 17 minutes each, that can be practiced individually or in their entirety. This video is not intended as a substitute for medical care and should not be considered as offering medical advice. You are encouraged to consult with your physician before practicing any pose in this video.
	Pilates - Begining Mat Workout- DVD format Pilates - Begining Mat Workout- VHS format Pilates has become very popular and for good reason. By working the core muscles (the abdominal and back muscles in the center of your body) you improve strength and posture and develop a lean, long line. This video is not intended as a substitute for medical care and should not be considered as offering medical advice. You are encouraged to consult with your physician before practicing any pose in this video.
	Winsor Pilates- DVD Format Mari Winsor has taken the proven Pilates moves to to a whole new level using her exclusive dynamic sequencing technique. The result is a sleeker, more sculpted body in just minutes a day. This video is not intended as a substitute for medical care and should not be considered as offering medical advice. You are encouraged to consult with your physician before practicing any pose in this video.
	Gaiam's Exercise Ball Kit Gaiam's 55-centimeter exercise ball kit is ideal for beginners looking for a low-impact exercise training tool. Exercise balls are known to improve balance and coordination while also increasing strength and flexibility. The included instructional video will teach you the basics of using your exercise ball for long-lasting and regular use to tone your body.
	Stuctural Yoga Therapy Written for serious practitioners and teachers who want to use yoga to bring complete balance to the body, and understand, in more detail, how the asanas affect the structure of the body. You will learn "body reading" to determine what posture reveals about muscular imbalances. Stiles shares his understanding of anatomy and kinesiology, joint mobility and muscle strength, and teaches a series of joint-freeing exercises that can also be used to strengthen muscles. 123 illustrations.


	The information in eSpine.com is not intended as a substitute for medical advice but is to be used as an aid in understanding back pain and neck pain. Always consult your physician about your medical condition. All content and images © 1999-2008 eSpine, Inc Last modified: March 27th, 2008

Exercises for your Back