This book is dedicated to the most common diseases that can cause back pain. Readers will learn what function the back and spine perform, how to properly distribute the load, what causes certain diseases and whether they can be avoided. Separate chapters combine information: about spinal curvatures; osteochondrosis and its manifestations; osteoporosis; spinal disc herniation; myopathies; osteomyelitis; infectious and oncological diseases; as well as how to distinguish symptoms of diseases of the back and spine from symptoms of diseases of other organs. The book presents: first aid techniques for severe pain; traditional methods of treatment; sets of the most effective exercises; traditional medicine recipes; massage techniques; physiotherapy at home.Addressed to a wide range of readers.