LEADER 02930nam 2200565Ia 450 001 9910972556103321 005 20251117003522.0 035 $a(CKB)1000000000713711 035 $a(OCoLC)614487600 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebrary10171432 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000281580 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11253965 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000281580 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10306674 035 $a(PQKB)10799134 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC3386879 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL3386879 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10171432 035 $a(BIP)13545296 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000713711 100 $a20010725d2007 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcn||||||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aLow back pain FAQs /$fDavid Gutknecht 210 $aHamilton, Ontario $cBC Decker$d2007 215 $a1 online resource (64 p.) 225 1 $aFAQs series 300 $aBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph 311 08$a1-55009-319-3 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aIntro -- Introduction -- Contents -- What Is Back Pain? -- Who Gets Back Pain? -- How Is the Back Put Together? -- What Causes Back Pain? -- How Is Back Pain Diagnosed? -- How Is Back Pain Treated? -- Are There Any Other Back Pain Treatments? -- What Can I Expect Once Treatment Has Begun? -- What Can I Do to Prevent Back Pain? -- Glossary. 330 $aChronic pain in the lower back is the most common cause of disability for persons under 45 years of age. Low Back Pain FAQs, part of the Geisinger Healthcare System FAQs series, is intended as a patient education resource for those who suffer from the acute or chronic misery associated with this troublesome condition.The authors provide brief, focused answers to common questions raised by their patients with the goal of empowering patients to cope more effectively and ease the pain. Sometimes back pain signals that a more serious problem may be present. The book helps patients understand when surgery is necessary, and when relief can be achieved through exercise and lifestyle changes only. The most effective strategy is of course, prevention. The text offers crisp, detailed graphics that enhance the presentation of key concepts, diagnosis (CT, MRI), and various treatment modalities.As with all titles in the FAQ Series, this book works to educate patients and provide concise, current information for common ailments. 410 0$aFAQs series. 606 $aBackache$xTreatment 606 $aBack$xDiseases 615 0$aBackache$xTreatment. 615 0$aBack$xDiseases. 676 $a617.5/64 700 $aGutknecht$b David R$01870366 712 02$aGeisinger Medical Center. 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910972556103321 996 $aLow back pain FAQs$94478779 997 $aUNINA