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

James Warson, MD, founder of the Front Range Brain and Spine Surgery center, specializes in equine-related spinal injuries and has presented his findings to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Neurosurgical Society of America. He is a frequent contributor to Discovery.com. He lives in Kamuela, Hawaii. Ami Hendrickson is an author and screenwriter who specializes in teaching workshops on writing and communication skills. She is the coauthor of Clinton Anderson's Downunder Horsemanship, Equitation, Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, and Jumpers. She lives in Coloma, Michigan. 

Explaining the impact of horseback riding on the human back in easy-to-understand terms, this guide illustrates how various movements in the saddle affect a rider's back and outlines straightforward steps that can be taken immediately to help keep riders ready to saddle up. Too many riders suffer from back injury, stress, or strain and consequently experience pain when in the saddle or are unable to ride at all. This indispensable guide has step-by-step exercises for strengthening the body for riding, guidance on horse selection and tack selection, and tips on which horse sports are appropriate for riders with various back problems. Traditional and alternative treatments for back pain are also discussed, as are the special considerations of pregnant and elderly riders.

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Practical information & exercises show riders how to prevent back problems before they have a chance to unseat you.