Back Pain: The Facts (The ^AFacts Series)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Jayson, Malcolm I. V.

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Oxford University Press

Nearly everyone suffers from back pain at some stage in their lives; it is the most common form of disability. Back pain is common among all types of workers, from manual laborers to office executives. Written in an accessible, non-technical style, this book provides insight into the cause of the problem, explains the variety of treatments in use and current views on their efficacy, and discusses methods of prevention. Modern ideas about pain and its control are included, as are discussions of new imaging methods used for full diagnosis and assessment. The new edition is extensively revised to include accounts of the many recent advances made in back pain treatment including minimal invasive surgery, and postural and ergonomic advice. The book identifies the various psychological and social aspects of back pain, and the evolving attitudes of the scientific and medical communities. to identify specific back problems, and improved treatments.

Back pain is one of the most frequently identified chronic and acute afflictions in society. It is safe to say that most people suffer from it at some stage in life. Back pain is common among all kinds of workers, from manual laborers to office executives. The third edition of this popular book provides sufferers and their families with information on all aspects of back pain, from the basic structure and mechanics of the spine and its injury, to the more subtle psychological, psychiatric, and social aspects of this debilitating ailment. The book covers the major developments that have been made in the field over the past few years, and includes modern ideas about pain and its control, as well as new information on why the problem occurs and the values of new and traditional remedies. The book describes the latest imaging techniques used for full diagnosis and assessment, and recent advances such as minimal invasive surgery are included. Back pain prevention, ergonomic and postural advice, other medical and surgical treatments, and non-traditional approaches such as osteopathy, chiropractic and acupuncture are also discussed. Self-help strategies for the prevention and alleviation of attacks round out this comprehensive guide. The book will be of interest to all sufferers of back pain, and to family practitioners, chiropractors, and other professionals dealing with this difficult condition.

Back pain is one of the most frequently identified chronic and acute afflictions in society. It is safe to say that most people suffer from it at some stage in life. Back pain is common among all kinds of workers, from manual laborers to office executives. The third edition of this popular book provides sufferers and their families with information on all aspects of back pain, from the basic structure and mechanics of the spine and its injury, to the more subtle psychological, psychiatric, and social aspects of this debilitating ailment. The book covers the major developments that have been made in the field over the past few years, and includes modern ideas about pain and its control, as well as new information on why the problem occurs and the values of new and traditional remedies. The book describes the latest imaging techniques used for full diagnosis and assessment, and recent advances such as minimal invasive surgery are included. Back pain prevention, ergonomic and postural advice, other medical and surgical treatments, and non-traditional approaches such as osteopathy, chiropractic and acupuncture are also discussed. Self-help strategies for the prevention and alleviation of attacks round out this comprehensive guide. The book will be of interest to all sufferers of back pain, and to general practitioners, chiropractors, and other professionals dealing with this difficult condition.

Rheumatism and arthritis;: What they are and what you should know about them

Pan Books

University of Manchester, U.K. New edition of a text for practitioners on the etiology, assessment, and treatment of back pain. Includes psychological factors, and spinal structure and function. Illustrated. Previous editions 1987, 1980, 1976. 49 Contributors, 21 U.S. DNLM: Backache.

The Lumbar Spine and Back Pain

Medical Books

Churchill/Livingstone

Excellent ReadingExcellent Reference

Understanding Back Pain

Kaplan, Stephen R., M.D.

Dorchester Family Doctor

Book by Kaplan, Stephen R., M.D., Jayson, Malcolm I. V.

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Back Pain: The Facts (The ^AFacts Series)

Back Pain: The Facts (The ^AFacts Series)

Back Pain: The Facts (The ^AFacts Series)

Back Pain: The Facts (The ^AFacts Series)

Rheumatism and arthritis;: What they are and what you should know about them

The Lumbar Spine and Back Pain

Understanding Back Pain

Understanding Back Pain