Anyone with back pain, anyone who knows someone with back pain, anyone wanting to avoid back pain (or back surgery) in the future... This is for you! It doesn't matter how in or out of shape you are - if you work in the medical field or not. Chances are you need to read this. In my 10 yrs as a nurse I saw countless people with back pain - disc bulges, arthritis, and/or failed back surgeries- and the message for them was always "Gee, that's just too bad." Well, not any more! Now, as an NP, I have the privilege of seeing firsthand how the content of his book really is what we've been missing all along. He's done a great job of making complex anatomy and progression of pain easy to understand. I don't care who you are: athlete, office worker, landscaper, mom/dad, caregiver... Do yourself a favor and read this! You'll be glad you did!