Ishmael's Care of the Back

Help your patients prevent and treat common back injuries!

Back injuries are a common source of pain and disability.  This practical patient-education booklet helps your patients understand basic spinal anatomy and the dynamics of back injuries, while offering valuable guidance on injury prevention and treatment.

Inside you’ll discover…

• Clear descriptions of spinal structure, musculature, weight-bearing, and motion
• Emphasis on prevention to help patients avoid potential back injuries
• Treatment tips to help alleviate pain, speed healing, and improve function
• A range of therapeutic options, described in clear, accessible language

New to the Fifth Edition…

• More complete coverage of the lumbar spine anatomy and imaging
• Expanded information on common injuries and diseases of the lower back
• Additional treatment recommendations

Also available:

• Krabak: Ishmael’s Care of the Neck
• Krabak: Ishmael's Care of the Knee