No one likes to live with aches and pain. Whether the pain is caused by poor posture, repetitive movements, injury, or sedentary behaviour.  Prescriptive Stretching, Second Edition, can help put you on the path to feeling better and living without the pain.

Prescriptive Stretching features full-colour anatomical illustrations.  Also step-by-step instructions for dozens of the most effective stretches to eliminate pain.  In addition alleviate muscle soreness, improve balance and flexibility, and prevent common injuries. You’ll find various types of stretches and techniques, including individual unassisted stretches, the use of a tennis ball to target troublesome areas like the shoulder and feet.  Also partner stretches to ease pain caused by poor posture or sitting for long periods of time.

Most importantly, Prescriptive Stretching offers ready-to-use stretching sequences to target specific problem areas. These pain release programs will help address many common ailments:

• Back pain
• Neck stiffness
• Headaches
• Shoulder soreness
• Tennis or golfer’s elbow
• Runner’s knee

Whether you’re looking to increase range of motion or simply alleviate muscle pain and discomfort.  Prescriptive Stretching will help you feel better from head to toe.

CE exam available! For certified professionals, a companion continuing education exam can be completed after reading this book. The Prescriptive Stretching Online CE Exam may be purchased separately or as part of the Prescriptive Stretching With CE Exam package.  Which includes both the book and the exam.

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Review

“Prescriptive Stretching is the most comprehensive guide for managing pain and injury through stretching.  Kristian Berg has the answers to the questions my patients frequently ask about stretching.  Furthermore he clearly explains the why, how and when. An essential for every gym bag!”

–Ron Noy, MD, Prestige Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

“Prescriptive Stretching is a wonderful resource for any level of learner.  Beginning with the anatomy of the muscles and bones is critical in order to gain an understanding of the purpose of performing specific stretches and WHY.  I especially appreciate the information on the health benefits of movement and stretching. The Four Main Principles are so insightful. Stretching is often a mystery to many people, and these guidelines are important in preparing the user to understand the purpose.  Not to mention function of each stretch.

Although the book is science based, the terms are explained in a very easy-to-understand manner. The sections on posture are also very enlightening. So many people would avoid pain and dysfunction if they would take the time to focus on their daily postures.  Thus  address the misalignment through a stretch or series of stretches. This easy-to-follow guide offers simple application for better health and daily performance through flexibility.”

–Irene McCormick, MS, CSCS, Senior Director of Fitness Education for Orangetheory Fitness.

About the Author

Kristian Berg is a doctor of naprapathy, a medical therapy that focuses on manual manipulation and stretching of the spine.  Also connective tissues. He has managed his own clinic in Stockholm since 1988.  This is where he specialises in musculoskeletal Ultrasound Diagnostics (MSKUL). At his clinic, he has shown more than 30,000 patients the importance of stretching and muscular balance for overall health. He is a lecturer of anatomy at the Scandinavian College of Naprapathic Manual Medicine in Stockholm.  Berg is also a highly regarded speaker on stretching and athletic training in Sweden and throughout Europe.