One of the most persistent ailments suffered by Americans is low back trouble; indeed, the term "slipped disc" has worked itself into our common jargon. Lumbago, sciatica or just "my aching back" have been with us for many years, but only since World War II has back trouble swollen to a national trauma. Part of this may be due to the advent of the "push-button" age in which the back is no longer engaged in the physical activity considered normal a half-century ago, or because of increased compensation offered for back injuries, ready access to medical information and aid in treating the back. Whatever the reason, it keeps getting worse.

This helpful handbook, tells you what the back is made of, how it works, and what can make it go wrong. Also how you can be helped with exercises to strengthen the back, and a frank and revealing discussion of "sex and the aching back."