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Back pain is the one of the world's greatest public health challenges. It is the leading reason we visit the doctor, the leading reason we take time off work, the biggest cause of disability worldwide. One in 10 people will develop chronic back pain. And rates are growing. A multi-billion dollar industry exists that claims it can fix back pain — by shrinking discs, melting nerves, cutting spines up and putting them back together. Yet leading experts say that more often than not, all this expensive medicine is making things worse. Liam Mannix is one of the many who experience back pain, and he takes this as a starting point for this compelling and urgent work of investigative journalism. A theory has emerged, born from cutting-edge neuroscience, that claims back pain often has little to do with the back or the discs or the spine. Instead, back pain is all about the brain. This new science offers new solutions — including, remarkably, evidence that just by teaching people this theory of pain we can reduce it. ‘Forget everything you think you know about back pain. This book will do your head in, which is exactly what needs to happen. That's where the answers lie.'— Dr Norman Swan, medical journalist and host of ABC Radio's Health Report ‘Back pain is the leading cause of disability in Australia and this book argues that this need not be the case. When the biggest predictor of chronic back pain is job satisfaction, something is wrong with our anatomic, mechanistic understanding of this common condition. Back Up sets the record straight by confronting our current understanding of pain, and chronic pain in particular.'— Ian Harris, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and co-author of Surgery, the Ultimate Placebo: A surgeon cuts through the evidence ‘Back Up is an important book for anyone with chronic pain to read. It illustrates how too much medicine is significantly harming patients, rather than helping them. It should be a wake-up call for health professionals and patients.'— Sophie Scott, Adjunct Associate Professor in Science Communication and former ABC national medical reporter ‘This bold and engaging investigative book by Liam Mannix will have you questioning what you thought you knew about the back, and how we experience and treat pain.'— Aisha Dow, health editor with The Age

Rückenschmerzen sind ein weit verbreitetes Problem unter Pflegenden. Neben Informationen aus der allgemeinen Rückenschule werden in diesem Buch Techniken und Arbeitshilfen vorgestellt und erläutert, die aufzeigen wie Pflegende im Berufsalltag oder auch pflegende Angehörige zu Hause möglichst kräfte- und rückenschonend vorgehen können, um Patienten mit Bewegungseinschränkungen zu mobilisieren. Außerdem werden Hilfsmittel vorgestellt, die in bestimmten Fällen zur Arbeitserleichterung beitragen können. Gezielte Übungsanleitungen zur Selbsterfahrung regen zum eigenen Training an. Neu in der 3. Auflage sind Übungsvorschläge für das Gleichgewicht und eine Erweiterung des Kapitels Hilfsmittel.

“A great book for back-pain sufferers and their caregivers alike.”—Todd J. Albert MD, Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York If there's one lesson to learn from the national bestselling Younger Next Year series, it's that we can dramatically change our quality of life by taking the right kind of care of ourselves. This is just as true for back pain. Formulated by Dr. Jeremy James—whose practice has cured an astonishing 80% of patients—and #1 bestselling Younger Next Year coauthor Chris Crowley, here is a step-by-step program of simple exercises and behavioral changes that will help readers find a neutral spine, realign their core, learn healthy new ways to move in the world—and virtually eliminate back pain. So follow Jeremy's rules—like #1. Stop Doing Dumb Stuff, #2. Be Still So You Can Heal, #7. Stand Tall for the Long Hail—and find a lifetime of relief.

When examining patients with sports-related and exercise-related injuries, a thorough knowledge of anatomy is vital in order to make an accurate diagnosis and work out an effective treatment plan. In this helpful, practical book, a professional anatomist and a sports physiotherapist have combined their expertise to give a detailed explanation of the structural and functional anatomy of the back. The book includes descriptions and images of the relevant anatomy, and sample clinical problems (with model answers) throughout. Although each problem is different, practitioners will always follow a similar pattern in arriving at a differential diagnosis. In every case, four main areas need to be covered: the type of sport; the clinical history; physical assessment; and appropriate investigations. By taking a logical, step-by-step approach to solving clinical problems, this book offers a valuable resource for the wide range of health professionals who manage back problems and injuries.

Schweres Heben und Tragen, langes Stehen in gebückter Haltung, verkrampfte Körperhaltungen am Tisch. Das Personal im OP wird jeden Tag extrem gefordert, nicht nur in seiner beruflichen Kompetenz, sondern vor allem auch in seiner körperlichen Belastbarkeit! Dieses Buch zeigt, wie einfach, schnell und effizient eine rückengerechte Arbeitsweise auch im OP umgesetzt werden kann. Bilderserien und Text erklären anschaulich, was das OP-Personal alles tun kann, um den eigenen Körper zu schonen und möglichst lange fit zu bleiben. Außerdem wird der Einsatz von technischen Hilfsmitteln erklärt, denn auf die richtige Handhabung kommt es an!

Strengthen Your Back covers all practical aspects of back care from diagnosis and treatment to exercises and pain relief. Illustrated step-by-step exercises help you address your back and neck pain, alongside carefully planned strategies to stop injuries recurring. Simple, clear diagrams show the anatomy of your back and neck and specialized sections deal with back pain in specific scenarios such as home, work, driving and gardening. Includes advice on where to seek help and how to get the best results from rehabilitation. Play an active role in your healthcare with Strengthen Your Back!

Treat Your Back Without Surgery is based on the acclaimed Texas Back Institute's successful nonsurgical treatments for back injuries. Providing proven exercises and natural healing techniques, this book helps readers diagnose back problems and relieve pain noninvasively. Also included are black-and-white photos, illustrations, back surgery benefits and risks, and an updated resource section.

The complete guide to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of back and neck injuries, Essential Back Care provides authoritative and constructive information and advice and is an ideal guide for anyone with back pain who wants to take an active role in their health care.

Dieser Ratgeber geht Rückenschmerzen wirklich auf den Grund: Ursachen, Symptome, Untersuchungsmethoden, traditionelle sowie alternative Therapien – und Selbsthilfe. Dr. Michael Buhr erklärt, wie man Rückenschmerzen selbst behandeln kann und gibt viele praktische Tipps für den Alltag. Zahlreiche, gut illustrierte Übungen helfen Rückenschmerzen nicht nur zu lindern, sondern auch vorzubeugen.

With a fresh approach to a common problem, this self-help guide to overcoming back pain advocates adopting the natural, healthy posture of athletes, young children, and people from traditional societies the world over. Arguing that most of what our culture has taught us about posture is misguided—even unhealthy—and exploring the current epidemic of back pain, many of the commonly cited reasons for the degeneration of spinal discs and the stress on muscles that leads to back pain are examined and debunked. The historical and anthropological roots of poor posture in Western cultures are studied as is the absence of back pain complaints in the cultures of Africa, Asia, South America, and rural Europe. Eight detailed chapters provide illustrated step-by-step instructions for making simple, powerful changes to seated, standing, and sleeping positions. No special equipment or exercise is required, and effects are often immediate.

Over 90 percent of the US population seeks help for back pain at one point or another during the course of their life. If you're a horseperson, back pain is of particular concern as it not only robs you of the joys of riding—it threatens your livelihood, as well. From grooming and tacking up, to performing a flawless reining pattern or jumping a clean round, to stacking hay bales or pushing a wheelbarrow, everything we do on and around horses demands a supple, strong, healthy back. Now, in his unique, easygoing style, Dr. Jim Warson—a neurosurgeon who also happens to be a lifelong horseman—provides all the practical information you need to understand the diagnosis and treatment of back pain—whether caused by equestrian pursuits, outside activities, illness, or heredity. More importantly, he shows readers how to prevent back problems before they have a chance to unseat you. This book includes: •'Normal'back biology and function • Congenital conditions, trauma, arthritis, and infection • Understanding symptoms and pinpointing problem areas • Tack's impact on the physics of riding • How your horse's conformation can affect your body • Traditional and alternative treatments and therapies • Techniques for saddling and mounting without stress • Recommendations for pregnant riders. In addition, Dr. Warson provides a section specifically geared toward improving rider flexibility and strength. You'll find step-by-step instructions and photo series for 10 stretches and 8 exercises for a healthy, stress-free back, allowing you to not only enjoy your riding but all your day-to-day activities, whatever they may be.

The latest advice from the original bestselling Back DoctorTwenty-five years ago, Dr. Hamilton Hall wrote the book that changed the way back-pain sufferers deal with their affliction. In The Back Doctor, he advocated activity instead of bed rest. In place of braces and girdles, he suggested that patients follow a program of specific exercise. Most of all, he took the mystery out of back pain.Three out of four Canadian adults, and an increasing number of children, suffer some form of back discomfort. They make up a huge and lucrative market for unscrupulous practitioners. New treatments – new drugs, new devices, and supposedly new, high-tech therapies – are advertised daily. New controversies, such as a recent scare about chiropractic neck manipulation, find their way into newspaper headlines. A Consultation with the Back Doctor is Dr. Hall's response to these and other developments.This is a completely new book. It is written, like its predecessors, in an informal, easy-to-understand question-and-answer format. Readers will come away with a sound understanding of their condition and a practical course of action to make it better.