The Rider’s Pain–Free Back

A supple, strong, healthy back is the ideal for every equestrian.  Unfortunately, too many riders’ backs suffer from injury, stress, or strain.  Consequently, these people experience pain when in the saddle or find themselves unable to ride at all.

In “The Rider’s Pain–Free Back,” Dr. James Warson, a specialist in equestrian back injuries and a practicing neurosurgeon for nearly 25 years, answers the questions you have about your back.

In this book, Dr. Warson explains the human back in easy-to-understand terms.  He illustrates how various movements in the saddle affect the rider’s back.  He then outlines straightforward steps you can take immediately to help keep your back ready to ride.

Related notes:

On June 21, 2008, American Horse Publications awarded "The Rider's Pain-Free Back Book" for being one of the Top 3 Equine-Related Books published in 2007!

From CBS News, Jan. 23, 2006: Roughly half of all working-age Americans experience low back pain in any given year.  This costs the U.S. economy between $20 and $50 billion annually in lost productivity.

From the BBC, July 25, 2005: Back pain is one of the most common ailments in the UK.  It is thought more than 17 million Britons suffer from the problem, and the Health and Safety Executive estimates that it is responsible for nearly 5 million lost working days a year.

On January 19, 2006, Johns Hopkins Medicine cites a study finding that low level heat wrap therapy reduces low back pain and improves workplace mobility.

The American Academy of Family Physicians on Diagnosing and Managing Acute Low Back Pain (March 15, 2000)

Dr. Warson uses ThinLine saddle pads and recommends them for all riders!