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Book Detail
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Back and Neck Disorders Sourcebook
Williams, Angela, Ed.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780780807389 Category: ConsHlth: Back Problems
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Synopsis:
Back and neck pains may range mild discomfort to severe disabling health conditions. Such pains can adversely affect the mobility and daily activities. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), about 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. All told, low back pain, the second most common neurological ailment in the United States after headache. Although back and neck disorders are responsible for significant suffering, new treatments, medications, exercise programs, and surgical advances are bringing hope to many patients with spinal concerns. Back and Neck Disorders Sourcebook, Third Edition provides information about diseases, disorders, and injuries that affect the spinal column, including degenerative disk disease, osteoarthritis, scoliosis, sciatica, spina bifida, spinal stenosis, ankylosing spondylitis, and sprains, strains, and fractures. It also describes proper spine function and includes suggestions for maintaining spinal health. For patients with spinal problems, it offers helpful information about medications and rehabilitative and complementary therapies, along with facts about surgical techniques and the use of chiropractic care to prevent and treat spinal injuries and pain. A glossary, directory of resources for further help and information, and suggestions for additional reading are also provided. This book is divided into parts and chapters. Parts focus on broad areas of interest. Chapters are devoted to single topics within a part. Part I: Understanding Back and Neck Problems provides information about the anatomy and function of the spine, and explains how aging affects the spine. It also talks about causes, prevalence, and symptoms of spinal disorders and describes the risk of back and neck disorders among different age groups. Tips on preparing for medical consultation with a spine specialist are also included. Part II: Maintaining Spin
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