Review: 2.5 Stars - Not A Bad Guide, But a Copy Editor Could Improve It Significantly
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 5, 2013
Shoulder and/or neck pain is a common ailment, especially as more and more of the workforce spends increasing amounts of time at a computer. If you are one of these people and have tension and even reduced range of motion in your upper back, shoulders and neck this book is a decent reference of stretches that may prove helpful in reducing those ailments. This short title contains some introductory biological information on the muscle and bone structure of the area but the vast majority of the book contains descriptions of various poses and stretches along with multiple, clear photographs demonstrating them.For those who have practiced yoga for any length of time, you will likely recognize the vast majority of the stretches and poses presented here. Even though I fall in that category I do find it helpful to have a comprehensive list in one locale focused on this particular ailment.I am only granting this title 2.5 stars though due to lots or minor typos that could have been easily eliminated with the use of a copy editor. I found it kind of distracting. Such errors, in my mind, erode one's confidence in the contents of the book. Given my prior experience in yoga classes aimed at the neck and shoulders and a couple stints with physical therapists I do recognize these stretches are valid choices. Given that, I do think the title is worthwhile, despite the copy errors, to refer to whenever I need reminded about stretches to help release the tension in my neck and shoulders.