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"Back and Neck Health looks at common back and neck conditions and what can cause them. The book also discusses different ways to treat back and neck pain, including self-care at home, several interventional approaches, and different types of surgery. The final chapter focuses on lifestyle strategies to keep your spine strong and healthy."--Back cover.

An "investigative journalist who endured persistent back pain for decades ... [examines] all facets of the back pain industry, exploring what works, what doesn't, what may cause harm, and how to get on the road to recovery"--Dust jacket flap.

What causes back pain and how to control it; methods of self-care to prevent and minimize chronic pain; the variety of treatments available to alleviate ailments and give relief.

Dr. Paul Lam presents this safe and effective program, which places special emphasis on strengthening the deep muscles of the spine.

"This book explores the anatomy and movement of the spine and offers exercises that stabilize, mobilize, and reduce back pain. Low-back pain, disc bulge and herniation, spondylolisthesis, stenosis, and spinal fusions are discussed along with guidelines for safety and self-assessment. Throughout the book, unique clay models of the spine reveal each layer of the spinal anatomy, from the spinal vertebrae and discs to the muscle and tissue"--