Updated to reflect the latest science, this new edition is a clear, comprehensive guide to understanding and managing chronic back pain.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
CHAPTER I: WHO SUFFERS?
CHAPTER II: BASIC BACK MECHANICS
CHAPTER III: WHY DOES MY BACK HURT?
CHAPTER IV: PAIN AND THE MIND
CHAPTER V: BASIC BACK SELF-CARE
A Manual of Prevention and Home Treatment
CHAPTER VI: THE PROBLEM BACK
Nonsurgical Treatments
CHAPTER VII: TO OPERATE OR NOT TO OPERATE?
CHAPTER VIII: SEX AND THE ACHING BACK
CHAPTER IX: HOW TO AVOID AND RELIEVE BACKACHE IN SPORTS AND DANCE
CHAPTER X: ANSWERS TO SOME BACKACHE QUESTIONS PATIENTS FREQUENTLY ASK
CHAPTER XI: THE FUTURE OF BACK CARE
Some Predictions, Speculations, and Hopes
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
