The Back Sufferer's Bible

A practical guide to understanding, treating and preventing back pain from one of the world’s leading back pain experts. Back pain will affect almost 80% of people in the UK at some point in their lives, yet many sufferers are told to simply live with it. According to renowned physiotherapist Sarah Key, most back pain is caused by stiffness in the spine – and, in many cases, it can be reversed. In this fully revised and updated edition of The Back Sufferer's Bible , Sarah Key draws on decades of clinical experience to help you understand the root causes of back pain and take an active role in your own recovery. You'll discover: the causes of common spinal problems how different types of back pain develop and progress when medication can help – and when it can't simple exercises and techniques to relieve pain and restore mobility Whether you're struggling with acute back pain or managing a long-term condition, this accessible guide will help you take control of your recovery and overcome your back pain.