The Solution to Rider Back Pain
The Rider’s Pain-Free Back – Overcome Chronic Soreness, Injury, and Aging, and Stay in the Saddle for Years to Come. By James Warson, MD with Ami Hendrickson.
Over 90 percent of the US population seeks help for back pain at one point or another during the course of their life. If you’re a horseperson, back pain is of particular concern as it not only robs you of the joys of riding-it threatens your livelihood, as well. From grooming and tacking up, to performing a flawless reining pattern or jumping a clean round, to stacking hay bales or pushing a wheelbarrow, everything we do on and around horses demands a supple, strong, healthy back.
Now, in his unique, easygoing style, Dr. Jim Warson, a neurosurgeon who is also a lifelong horseman, provides all the practical information you need to understand the diagnosis and treatment of back pain-whether caused by equestrian pursuits, outside activities, illness, or heredity. More importantly, he shows readers how to prevent back problems before they have a chance to unseat you. This book includes discussions on:
- Biology and function of the healthy back
- Congenital conditions, trauma, arthritis, and infection
- Understanding symptoms and pinpointing problem areas
- Tack’s impact on the physics of riding
- How your horse’s conformation can affect your body
- Traditional and alternative treatments and therapies
In addition, Dr. Warson provides a section specifically geared toward improving rider flexibility and strength. You’ll find step-by-step instructions and informative photos for a healthy, stress-free back, allowing you to not only enjoy your riding but all your day-to-day activities, whatever they may be.
DR. JIM WARSON (ret), began neurosurgery practice in Lexington, Kentucky in 1974. He relocated to Fort Collins, Colorado, where he founded Front Range Brain and Spine Surgery in 1978. He devoted the majority of his practice to spine surgery (performing over 5,000 procedures during his career) and equine-related spinal injuries were Dr. Warson’s field of expertise. In 1984, Dr. Warson established J & J Farms, where he bred, trained, exhibited, and sold multiple Grand National and World Champion Morgan horses. In 2003, J & J Farms transferred to its current location in Kamuela, Hawaii. AMI HENDRICKSON is an author and screenwriter in Southwestern Michigan.