Back Pain: What Works! - Tapa blanda

Back Pain—What Works! is a complete, easy-to-read guide to understanding your back and what you can do to cure, treat, and prevent back problems. From preventative measures to last-resort surgery, Back Pain—What Works! takes the mystery out of back trouble. Inside you'll learn:

· How the back works and what causes pain
· How to improve your back with simple excercises
· What to expect from back exams and diagnostic tests
· What medications are available for pain
· What alternative therapies and options exist
· How stress, fatigue, and depression affect back health
· What you should know before you have back surgery
· How to make sure you get the best possible care
Featuring a section addressing frequently asked questions, as well as specific chapters on back trouble and sex, sports and travel, Back Pain—What Wor

Joseph Kandel, M.D., is founder and medical director of the Neurology Center of Naples in Florida and associate clinical professor at Wright State University School of Medicine. He maintains a busy clinical practice. His articles have appeared in numerous medical journals, and he is a popular lecturer on spine disorders and pain management.