Dear Reader,

Are you one of the many people living with a back or neck condition?

Then you understand the impact a back or neck condition has on your life and that of your family. You know how hard it is to do those things that you enjoy or to accomplish what used to be simple activities. You may have found that getting reliable information on your condition can be a challenge.

"Back and Neck Health" is based on the advice of leading Mayo Clinic authorities on back and neck health. Whether you’re dealing with back or neck pain for the first time or you’ve been living with your condition for years, in the pages that follow, you’ll find:

Common back and neck conditions and what can cause them
Different treatments for back and neck pain
Self-care steps you can take at home
Several interventional approaches to treat the pain
Different types of surgery
How lifestyle changes play an important role in your future health
How to maintain good back and neck health
And more

It's our hope and intent that "Back and Neck Health " will provide you with a complete understanding of the causes and treatment of back and neck pain so that you can make informed decisions about your care and enjoy an improved quality of life.