Exercise - whilst we can't offer any cures for back pain we can provide you with access to the most important exercise activities which may help you establish and maintain a healthier pain free free back. Keeping Active with our regular Active BackCare classes will cost between £3.50 and £8.00 per class - a little more if you require personal tuition
Hydrotherapy & Swimming        Tai Chi Gong           Yoga/Pilates        Walking Group

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Hydrotherapy and Swimming
Hydrotherapy - We run regular sessions for up to eight people at the Lister House (Royal British Legion) facility in Ripon. This is a fully equipped pool and always warm. We follow a specific routine which has been developed to help anyone with back pain. This routine is easy to follow and very safe and effective. Our regular members all claim to get exceptional benefit from these classes. Expect ongoing costs of £6-£8 per session.
Every second Monday starting September 2nd 2008

Swimming Group
We have a regular swimming session at the Harrogate High School poll which is a full size pool heated to 30 degrees.
We have the whole pool for our own use so there is plenty of space to 'do your own thing'.
This is a free style group session with no instruction
Lifeguard on duty at all times.

Every Tuesday - 12.30 - 1.30pm

Tai Chi / Qigong
The North Yorkshire Regional Offiice run a weekly Tai Chi Gong class which teaches students a 15 minute back pain specific routine for daily practice at home.
The exercises and postural control routines have been specially compiled for people with back problems and they are gentle, safe and easily practiced either standing up or sitting down.
Every Thursday & Friday from September 13th 2008

please contact for venues and diary dates

Yoga and Pilates
Local Professional Members offer regular Yoga classes during weekdays. Please contact us by email for venues and times.
Special weekend courses are planned to give back pain sufferers the opportunity to try out specific Back Pain exercises combining Yoga and Pilates movements and postures. This will help you decide which is the most appropriate for your own individual needs.
Pilates is the modern method of safe and effective control of weak backs.

Walking Group
We organise at least one safe and relatively short walk every month to give members who cannot walk far, or have difficulty keeping pace with regular walkers, the opportunity to see some new scenery and enjoy the company of like-minded friends.