Each chapter is structured to help you build a complete understanding of back health, from learning why and how pain begins to developing effective habits for prevention and relief. You’ll find insights on everyday choices, like the type of office chair to use, the best practices for lifting, and exercises that strengthen supportive muscles. The book also explores lesser-known factors, such as the influence of mental health on physical pain, giving you a well-rounded perspective on what it takes to keep your back strong and pain-free.
Whether you’re dealing with occasional aches, chronic pain, or simply want to prevent future issues, this manual offers a step-by-step approach to help you live more comfortably and sustainably.
Owen Jones is an author whose work transcends genres and cultures. Born in Barry, Wales, his writing reflects the depth of his experiences, from studying in the USSR during the Cold War to surviving a coup in Suriname, and sailing a home-made concrete yacht from Wales to Gibraltar. His extensive travels and adventures have given him a broad perspective on life, which he channels into both fiction and non-fiction. He has had a bad back, and so been studying it, for fifteen years.