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Gift Ideas for People with Back or Neck Pain

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If you have friends, family or co-workers who suffer with back or neck pain, they may appreciate a holiday gift that helps them manage their symptoms. Here is a list of gift ideas suitable for people with back or neck pain. Use it to make up your wish list, too.

1. Stott Pilates - Ultimate Back Care (VHS)

"Stott Pilates Ultimate Back Care" gives a core workout for those with back problems. The workout is geared to increase strength and flexibility of the spine.
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2. Back Care Conditioning Kit with Support Ball

The Back Care Conditioning Kit with Support Ball consists of an oblong ball, which provides more stability than a spherical one, and a VHS with a 15-minute workout targeting the back, legs and abs. An air pump and a visual guide to the exercises are included.
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3. Yoga for Back Care Video with Rodney Yee (VHS)

Strengthen back and core muscles and restore the natural curve of your spine with this at-home routine.
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4. Yoga for Back Care with Rodney Yee (DVD)

A 3-part workout (60 minutes total) begins with an integrative warm-up and proceeds to specific yoga poses targeted to strengthen, coordinate and stretch the spine. The final section covers restorative poses, allowing you to see your habitual movements.
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5. Kid's Balance Ball Chair from Gaiam

Help your child develop good postural habits while having fun.
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6. Balance Ball Ergonomic Chairs from Gaiam

Sitting on a ball exercises the core posture muscles, as they work to keep you balanced and upright.
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7. The Multifidus Back Pain Solution, by Jim Johnson, P.T.

Written by a physical therapist specializing in backs, this book is a must for understanding how to select back care treatments. It covers how the multifidus muscle is involved in almost all painful back conditions.
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8. Hot/Cold Packs

Both heat and cold are used for back pain conditions. Dual purpose hot/cold packs are convenient and cost-effective.
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9. Massage Loungers

Massage loungers can cost $50 or more. They are a great way to unwind and shake out the tension from the day.
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10. Music and Sound Healing Journeys

These days, sound healing comes in many forms.
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