This text explores the basics of understanding low back pain, its mechanisms, evaluation and its clinical management, and relates low back pain to its psychological, hormonal and mechanical basis. It explores recent findings and refutes many outdated and false considerations of low back pain. The book is intended for osteopaths, physiotherapists, chiropractors and students within these fields.

Dr. Cailliet's books have been applauded by doctors and health professionals all over the world; they provide common sense guides for diagnosis and treatment of painful or disabling conditions in various parts of the body. One of the outstanding features of these books is the concise and detailed descriptions of the structure and functional anatomy of each region, with numerous drawings graphically expanding the author's lucid text.

Paperback 339 pages