Looking Back

Looking Back is a compendium of ideas,observations and reflections that span many years of experience treating patients with low-back pain. A question and answer format is used that allows the reader to 'browse' and select only those items of particular interest. However,footnotes are included that do allow a more in-depth appreciation of the subject if needed.Reader-friendly sketches also convey an added dimension. In essence the book draws attention to the biomechanical restraints of the lumbar region and the necessity of freeing the pelvis from these restraints to avoid back pain.The importance of body awareness is also stressed.This incorporates teamwork of muscles, balance,position sense and 'seeing with eyes closed.The role of body type in planning an exercise program is discussed in some depth.The concluding Section of the book describes a step-by-step common-sense approach to the treatment of low-back pain and how to prevent future episodes of pain.'