Backache, Stress, and Tension: Understanding Why You Have Back Pain and Simple Exercises to Prevent and Treat It - Softcover

Kraus, Hans

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1616083417 ISBN 13: 9781616083410

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

The classic text on back pain from the father of sports medicine!

Afflicting more than sixty-five million Americans, back pain, stiff neck, and tension headaches are increasingly common ailments that usually affect those who experience too much stress or too little exercise. Featuring new full-color photos this classic text on back pain returns! Dr. Kraus, a world renowned specialist and private doctor to President John F. Kennedy, explains the causes of back pain and what you can do to prevent and alleviate it. Featuring a new foreword by Robert H. Boyle, Backache, Stress, and Tension is the essential handbook for everyone in today’s overworked, overstressed world. 75 color illustrations

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Hans Kraus was a world renowned expert on back ailments and sports medicine. He served on many notable committees, including the President’s Council on Youth Fitness. Dr. Kraus also spent three years as President John F. Kennedy’s back specialist and was a world-renowned mountain climber. He lived in New York City prior to his passing in 1996.

About this edition

• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1616083417
• ISBN 13: 9781616083410
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240