Publisher's Synopsis
Back pain is a common disease that often develops without a cause that your doctor can identify with a test or an imaging study. Conditions commonly linked to back pain include muscle or ligament strain. Repeated heavy lifting or a sudden awkward movement can strain back muscles and spinal ligaments.
Learn about your back pain and what you can do to help yourself. If you can't manage the problem yourself, then find out about who you should, or should not see and what they ought to know. Learn how to put yourself in control of the pain and your problem.
