Between 75 and 85 percent of us will experience some form of back pain during our lifetime—31 million people in the U.S. alone. Back pain is often unspecific and difficult to diagnose, and it is the second most frequently reported reason for visiting a doctor. The Back Bible is a must have health reference packed with proven, practical approaches to treating back pain and caring for your back. It offers one-stop shopping advice on the both traditional and modern treatments of back pain, and how to keep it from interfering with enjoying life. Also included:

Clear and simple explanations of how the back functions, and the causes and complexities of back pain

Each chapter focuses on a different pain-causing condition and how to feel better

New ideas on accepted treatments are revealed

Sidebars spotlight real-life case studies with conditions and treatments

Great advice and tips, including 10 Ways to Beat . . . features

Detailed look at conventional treatments and therapies

Step-by-step exercises and routines

At-a-glance diagnostic back pain flow chart

The Back Bible is the most complete and up-to-date resource now available to people with acute or chronic back pain.