Why should you regularly perform back exercises? Just consider that injuries to this area are the number one reason for people missing work and you realize how important back exercises can be.

Back exercises are essential for everyone, not just athletes. Keeping this area in good health is one of the keys to a healthy, pain free life.

If you are looking for some suitable back exercises, books can be a great source of information. You get the benefit of expert knowledge, quality illustrations, and an explanation of how the various activities work to improve the strength of this area.

Among the many choices available you'll find:

Pilates Back Book: Exercises for Neck, Shoulders and Back
The Well Tuned Body: Banish Back Pain with Gentle Exercises Based on the Alexander Technique
The BackSmart Fitness Plan: A Total-Body Workout to Strengthen and Heal Your Back
The Healthy Back Exercise Book: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Back

This is just as tiny example of the many choices available. As you can see, many of them are based around reputable techniques such as yoga, Pilates or the Alexander Technique, so you'll know that the advice is based upon tried and tested methods.