A handbook for all clinicians concerned with the management of back pain. It presents the latest British and American guidelines for the management of non-specific low back pain together with a summary of the biological, psychological and sociological research findings which support the thinking behind the guidelines. Features: * This title addresses a subject area of concern to many groups of clinicians and deals with issues which are highly topical for all those working in this field * It is the first comprehensive book on the current thinking about the management of back pain written for the clinician * Presents the latest research findings in a readable form which demonstrates their relevance to clinicians * Brings together a lot of information which at present is only available from a wide range of sources not always readily accessible * Written by Gordon Waddell who is very well known and respected by all the professional groups associated with the management of back pain