Medical Treatment of Neck and Back Pain

xvi, 280pp. Dark green cloth-covered boards; gilt titles in border on front, gilt titles on spine; illustrated with black and white photographs and line drawings. Small 4to. Very light bumping to spine heel. Internally very neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket has very slight shelf wear. A comprehensive approach to the management of painful musculoskeletal conditions provides the professional with a sound basis on which to develop skills in history taking, examination and treatment. Starting with a discussion of Scheuermann's Disease and it's importance in premature spinal aging. Other topics covered include the distinction between inflammatory and non-inflammatory pain, diagnosis of disc prolapse, a detailed description of the spinal examination, a rational approach to exercising and more.