Pain in the back - and how to avoid it

11:18 AM Wed 28 Jul 2010 GMT

'Back health tips' Christian Stewart Click Here to view large photo

Are you sailing with back pain? Does your back get stiff and tired after sailing? Tips from RBYC's personal trainer. Here are some helpful tips: Prevention is always the best way to avoid a painful spinal condition developing. Over 80% of us will experience some form of spinal pain at some point in our life. The 'I'll be right' approach is a disaster waiting to happen. The key signs you may be developing spinal problems are reduced movement (finding it difficult to put your underwear on in the morning, using mirrors to back out of the driveway, feeling uncomfortable sitting ...

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