Running in the Flow (book)

Put an end to back and neck pain We spend a large part of the day sitting – whether on the underground, at our desks, in meetings or in front of the television. But sitting all the time is extremely harmful to our health; it shortens our lives and prolongs our suffering. It is therefore high time we did something to change this sedentary lifestyle! What does a healthy workplace look like? How can exercise be integrated into everyday office life, and what exercises are there to help make up for a lack of movement and reverse the damage caused by sitting, whether at the office, at home or even on the move? Frank Thömmes, a back training instructor and expert in functional training and workplace health promotion, offers a wealth of practical tips to help you stay active – and therefore healthy – at the office. From strengthening and mobilising different parts of the body, through stretching routines, to self-massage – with these innovative exercises and strategies, problems associated with sitting can be tackled highly effectively and with minimal effort, whilst successfully preventing long-term damage. About the author: Frank Thömmes is a qualified sports instructor and holds a wide range of additional coaching and therapeutic qualifications. He is in high demand worldwide as a speaker and training leader in the field of functional training. He collaborates with numerous companies and public authorities, setting new trends when it comes to modern and innovative movement concepts for businesses. He is the author of several fitness guides.Excerpt

Simple and effective techniques for acute and chronic pain One in ten people complain of shoulder and neck pain. The pain is often attributable to what is known as impingement syndrome, in which tendons, ligaments or muscles become trapped within a joint space, leading to irritation and degeneration of tendons and bursae. This results in painful restrictions on movement. All too often, doctors recommend shoulder surgery, even though it is often not at all necessary. Regular mobility exercises, combined with strength training for the external rotators, can often be sufficient to successfully treat impingement. However, even after surgery, gentle movements and targeted muscle strengthening can be crucial for a speedy recovery. Sports therapist Katharina Brinkmann and sports editor Nicolai Napolski not only summarise the key information on the background and causes of impingement syndrome, but also present techniques and exercises that can be used to alleviate the symptoms simply and effectively. About the authors Katharina Brinkmann is the founder of YOU Personal Training. As well as working as a yoga teacher and personal trainer, she also practises as a sports therapist in a clinical setting. Her areas of specialism include yoga and fascia training, which she has combined extremely successfully in her books *Yoga-Fascia Training* and *Functional Training for Women*. Nicolai Napolski is editor-in-chief of www.trainingsworld.com, Germany’s leading sports expert portal. As a keen snowboarder, mountain biker and climber, he is no stranger to injuries. He is the author of several books, most recently *Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome*, which he co-authored with personal trainer Katharina Brinkmann. Read an extract