This is a HANDBOOK not a paperback. It outlines 7 Steps to increase the likelihood of obtaining a strong, pain-free back and keeping it. Anyone suffering with sciatica, stenosis, disc bulges or herniations, or just plain back pain will find this as a helpful guide to beat your problem. When I was 22, I had sciatic pain for the better part of two years. Using some of these same steps I was able to achieve relief, and for the last 38 years I have been pain-free. Some of the 7 Steps are: proper hydration for the disc, orthotics for the arches to align of the pelvis, correct posture, and mattresses. Also included are 5 different case studies of back pain and 12 examples of spinal fusions with a discussion of each one. This handbook will be a great reference for you and your family for the rest of your life! It is packed with 80 illustrations, over 60 x-rays and MRI's with labeling for easier comprehension, and well over 100 photos which paint the subject of a strong, pain-free back much more interesting.