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

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

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.

Melanie Trice studied linguistics, studio art, and creative writing at New York University. Within the next few years, she hopes to start her own photography business, perform stand-up comedy, write a bestselling novel, and learn to be more realistic.