Signed copy* of Your Aching Back written by Dr. Augustus White

**Personally signed after winning bidder is determined

NOW IN ITS THIRD EDITION, the classic back pain manual “Your Aching Back “has been revised and updated to ensure that you have the latest science to speed your recovery. 

Drawing on new research as well as decades of clinical experience, leading specialists Dr. Augustus White and Dr. Preston Phillips give you everything you need to know to manage this frustrating condition. To help you hone in on the source of your pain, they give a short primer on the basics of back mechanics as well as a discussion of the wide array of possible causes. 

Treatment is the primary focus of the book. Emphasizing evidence-based medicine, the authors give a full account of the risks and benefits associated with treatments from acupuncture to spine surgery. You will find out when self-care makes sense, when you need to see a doctor, what questions to ask, and how to tell if you need a second opinion. Along the way, you ll learn about exciting advances in implant technology, recent studies on ergonomics, cutting-edge imaging technology, the newest forms of alternative care, and much more. And because dealing with chronic back pain can have an effect on every aspect of your life, this book offers sensible, empathic advice on everything from sex and sports to the financial and emotional consequences of long-term disability. 

In its trademark conversational and unintimidating style, “Your Aching Back “places you back in control of your health and puts you on the path toward relief.” 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Augustus A. White III, MD, PHD, is a professor of orthopedic surgery at Harvard Medical School, former Orthopedic Surgeon-in-chief at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Cetner in Boston, and the Ellen and Melvin Gordon Distinguished Professor of Medical Education.

Three out of five adults will experience significant back pain at some point in their lives, making back pain America's number-one ailment.

At last, Dr. Augustus White, one of the world's leading specialists in back pain and spine-related problems, has revised and updated his trusted and authoritative manual. This definitive edition of Your Aching Back offers the latest findings on back ailments and their treatments, giving information on:

* basic back mechanics

* the most common reasons for backache and the most likely sufferers

* the most current diagnostic techniques

* basic back self-care: nonsurgical and preventive techniques; home treatments

* surgery: the most up-to-date technology and procedures

* postoperative care: recuperative techniques and life-style management

* controlling back pain in the elderly, including spinal stenosis and osteoporosis

* alleviating back trauma in sports and dance

* reducing lower back pain to increase sexual activity and enjoyment

This comprehensive manual also includes a glossary of terms, answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding back pain, and predictions on the future of back care. Over 70 black-and-white line drawings illustrate various back conditions and treatments, completing this indispensable book.

Written in a nonintimidating and reassuring tone, Your Aching Back is designed to help you take control of your back condition and get relief.