Your aching back: A doctor's guide to relief

by Augustus A. White III

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Genres: Nonfiction, Health

272 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1984

About the author

Augustus A. White III, MD, is Professor of Medical Education and Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and the first African American department chief at Harvard's teaching hospitals.

Reviews

[Denise Spicer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Positive and practical tips for this extremely common ailment written by an orthopedic surgeon. He explains basic back mechanics, why your back hurts, he discusses surgical and non-surgical treatments, basic self-care and prevention, the importance of the mind (placebos, positive attitudes, etc.). There is a short final chapter where the author gives his predictions for future tests and treatments. Especially interesting to some readers will be “control your own pain without drugs” p. 246.

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a thorough, practical and helpful book that will be of great benefit for those of us who suffer from back pain. At times, I found it too detailed and, to be candid, even with an explanation, some of the photos of a spine, discs and such left me a touch confused. This is just a small irritation, and nothing like my back irritates me on occasion.

I would have liked to see a larger section on exercises and stretches that would bring relief to one’s back.

All in all, this book will be of great interest and insight to all those of us who suffer from back issues.