The Back Fix

Back pain is often treated with methods that miss the real cause. This book argues that the answer usually lies in everyday habits: how we live, how we move, how we work, and how we think about pain. Because these factors are within our control, the author shows that people can manage much of their own recovery cheaply and effectively, drawing on the body's natural capacity to move.

The book is written for people who are struggling with back pain, feel worried or overwhelmed, and are unsure which of the many available treatments to trust. It sets out to cut through the endless promises of quick fixes and worthless remedies. Its central question is where your pain is coming from and what you can do to help yourself, and it aims to show readers how to take the lead in their own recovery.

The guide is laid out to be quick to use, with many infographics and deliberate repetition of its key points, so readers can open it at any page and take away something useful. Its main goal is to help readers feel better, function better, and gain the knowledge to manage their back pain themselves, whether it is acute or chronic. The book is published by Canterbury Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy.