Back and neck pain are common complaints. When you think of all of the work your back and neck do each day—constantly moving, bending and twisting as you go about your day-to-day activities—it's not surprising problems develop. It's estimated that more than 80 percent of American adults will experience at least one bout of back pain during their lifetimes.

This book, written by Mayo Clinic authorities on back and neck health, is meant to provide you with comprehensive and up to-date information on your back or neck condition, along with recommendations on when to seek medical care and guidance.

Whether you're dealing with back or neck pain for the first time or you've been living with your condition for years, youll find helpful information on the underlying causes of back and neck conditions, why you feel pain and, most importantly, how best to treat your problem.