Managing Low Back Pain

Presenting the 4th edition of this excellent text, with the expertise of 19 leading specialists representing the fields of orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, osteopathy, physical therapy, and chiropractic. These authorities bring you comprehensive, multidisciplinary guidance on low back pain diagnosis, prevention, and education. And, they detail the best of today's surgical treatment approaches as well as the most effective manual manipulation methods.

Introduction
Essential Principles
Order Out of Chaos
The Anatomy of the Lumbosacral Spine
Biomechanics of the Lumbar Spine
The Innervation of the Lumbosacral Spine
Pathology and Pathogenesis of Low Back Pain
Introduction
The Clinical Picture
Easy and Difficult Problems
Psychological Factors in Back Pain
The Site and Nature of the Lesion
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques
Lumbar Spine Imaging Cooper
Making a Specific Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis of Low Back Pain
The Three Phases and Three Joints
Introduction
Treatment
A Comprehensive Outline of Treatment
Back School
Physical Rehabilitation Programs for Chronic Low Back
The Manual Therapist Approach to Low Back Pain
Spine Manipulation
The Osteopathic Approach Towards Rehabilitation
Psychotherapy and Related Treatment for Chronic Back Pain
The Worker with a Low Back
Sports and Supports
Low Back Care: The Gravity of the Situation
Surgical Techniques
Final Comments
Looking to the Future
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Managing Low Back Pain

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