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The Rider's Pain-Free Back: Overcome Chronic Soreness, Injury and Aging, and Stay in the Saddle for Years to Come

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I bought this book pre-order and it arrived very quickly. The author knows his stuff. I am an x-ray tech by trade, so nearly everything I read was understandable to me. He wrote the book so everytone could understand it- medical terms were explained, and there was an extensive glossary of terms. I got the book because my husband suffers badly from back pain and is an avid rider. I occasionally suffer from back pain- usually from doing too much sitting trot. The author was very complete in his assessment of the rider and even the type of horse they should be riding. Fortunately my husband and his horse are a great match, me and my horse aren't so good, but with some work I think we will be OK. The author also went through a series of stretches and also treatment options from traditional to alternative. I found it a very interesting book with a lot of information for anyone who is interested in riding. I even loaned it to my chiropractor who said he would probably get a copy because he treats riders as well.

Happy reading,

Kathy

Dr Warson is a neurosurgeon and rider - yippee! Someone, who's first reaction is not to blame all your back problems on riding. This book provides an interesting look at your back's anatomy, function and problems (or potential problems). Stretching and strengthening exercises and practical advice on riding as you age (or with back aches).

I purchased this book sight unseen and really did not expect it to be as substantive as it is. The author is extremely knowledgeable about both riding and rider's back problems. I wish that I had been able to read it years ago.

I recommend this book to every rider, not just those with back problems, since it provides a lot of information on the aging rider's back, and none of us can turn back the clock! Prevention is worth a ton of cure.

I purchased this right after rupturing a disk in my low back and found it extremely useful. It was great to read something so encouraging vis a vis keeping up my riding, and I found the positive attitude really helped to keep the blues away. The exercises are terrific: practical, achievable, and I can do them at home without taking an hour and a half every morning before I go to work. I also really appreciated the guidance on exercise reps - so many times you are told to do 3 sets of 10, no matter your current fitness level. I was so wrecked that at first I could only do 1 of each of these. I built up to five reps of everything and felt great the whole time. It has been a year since my injury and I'm pain free, chasing down cows, and can't even imagine starting my day without doing my exercise routine. Thank you, Dr. Warson!

As a retired R.N, I was personally disappointed in this book but believe it would be very helpful to a non-medical person who just wants to know more about their back and how to possibly prevent or reduce their back pain. This book provides an excellent over all view of the human back and discussed multiple back conditions. The pictures and descriptions were wonderful. The information and terminology is explained in a very user friendly way (Kudos to the doctor :>) I have several back issues myself and found some of the excercises to be contrary to what I have been advised or instructed. However, this can happen with any type of medical condition and only serves to underscore the necessesity to consult with your own doctor or therapist. As so many "seniors" are getting into riding these days, I would love to see some one do a book on Yoga, core excercises, pilates, etc with some of our ailments in mind...such as blown disks, arthritis, osteoporosis, etc.

I bought this book a while ago because of occasional back problems but didn't read it all the way through at first. Now have had to have back surgery for bone spurs and stenosis (pinched nerves) and I have practically memorized it. BOught a copy to give to my neurosurgeon and his staff. Here in North Carolina horse country, this book should be on the bookshelf of every neurosurgeon ...and every rider over 40, also. Excellent explanations, illustrations, and discussions of different horses and saddles and riding styles as well as different back problems. Love it.

It was very encouraging to have a neurosurgeon and horseman write a book about how to protect, strengthen, and stretch your back without giving up horsebackriding. Very detailed anatomy description, good pictures, and explanation of the different ways to hurt and help your back while riding.

At last, a book written by a doctor who not only is qualified to write about back problems, but is very knowlegable about horses and riding. It had good information for my husband with his back maintenance even though he doesn't ride and was really on target for me who just recently went to physical therapy because my back was hurting after I rode my horses. I am now pain free and I think what I learned from this book will keep me going for quite a while longer (I'm 63)!

It's no surprise being that the book has been written by a neurosurgeon that it would be comprehensive, concise and clearly presented. As a health professional I find it is a useful text for reference. It is a resource for most if not all acute and chronic spinal injuries associated with horse back riding. If spinal pain has plagued your riding first seek medical advice of course.... then read this book!