The No-nonsense Guide to a Healthy Back Book

It is astounding to learn in the opening pages of this book that back pain keeps 310,000 people away from work every day and that 22 million people in the UK suffer from some sort of back pain. There is clearly a need, therefore, for reliable advice and this book, with a foreword by Dr Hilary Jones, provides it. Accurately described as a no-nonsense guide, the small format, attractive choice of green for the text and stylish illustrations make this little book particularly accessible. Garry Trainer and Tania Alexander present the facts in a clear, concise style and successfully condense their considerable knowledge into the least possible number of pages. Starting by describing the mechanics of the spine, there are also sections covering methods of treatment, posture, management of back pain and exercise. Each subject is limited on average to just a page or two and the whole book can be read in a little over an hour. All this will be music to the ears of back pain sufferers, wanting to understand the subject but not get bogged down in lengthy text. The authors have set out to demystify the back and have achieved their objective well. It is a shame, therefore, to find the book peppered with typos and publishing errors that stand out all the more in a book of this format. While this is an irritation, it shouldn't be allowed to detract from the value of the book. For anyone who has suffered, or wants to avoid, the misery of back pain, this is a gem not to be missed. --Dale EvansRead More