Millions of Americans suffer from chronic back pain, but what most don't realize is that their ailment is a complex issue, often caused by more than one factor and that identifying the disorders that contribute to lower pack pain is a critical part of the treatment process. According to Dr. Debra Weiner, treatment requires a multifaceted, multidisciplinary approach-no single pill or therapeutic procedure will likely solve the problem. In this authoritative guide, Dr. Weiner has distilled 20 years of research and clinical practice into an integrative 6-step program to help back pain sufferers find the source of their discomfort and achieve lasting relief.

Readers will learn:

*How to identify the causes of their back pain and determine which course(s) of treatment are right for them

*How to distinguish their problem from potential misdiagnoses

*Both traditional and alternative physical therapies and exercises

*Proven mind/body approaches

*A guide to the common medications and injections used to treat chronic back pain

*Information on the different surgeries and invasive procedures and their pros and cons.