Backache: ...and how to deal with it!

by Owen Jones

Overview

Welcome to a practical guide dedicated to understanding and managing back health in everyday life. This manual addresses one of the most common yet preventable health issues - back pain - by breaking down its causes, exploring remedies, and offering preventive strategies that are easy to implement. Designed with a holistic approach, this book covers essential topics such as posture, ergonomics, exercise, and lifestyle habits, making it accessible and relevant for anyone experiencing or hoping to prevent back discomfort.
Each chapter is structured to help you build a complete understanding of back health, from learning why and how pain begins to developing effective habits for prevention and relief. You'll find insights on everyday choices, like the type of office chair to use, the best practices for lifting, and exercises that strengthen supportive muscles. The book also explores lesser-known factors, such as the influence of mental health on physical pain, giving you a well-rounded perspective on what it takes to keep your back strong and pain-free.
Whether you're dealing with occasional aches, chronic pain, or simply want to prevent future issues, this manual offers a step-by-step approach to help you live more comfortably and sustainably.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798341811034
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	10/31/2024
Series:	My Introduction to...
Pages:	110
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.23(d)

About the Author

Owen Jones is an author whose work transcends genres and cultures. Born in Barry, Wales, his writing reflects the depth of his experiences, from studying in the USSR during the Cold War to surviving a coup in Suriname, and sailing a home-made concrete yacht from Wales to Gibraltar. His extensive travels and adventures have given him a broad perspective on life, which he channels into both fiction and non-fiction. He has suffered from a bad back, and so been studying it for fifteen years.