The Big Back Book

The Big Back Book: Tips & Tricks for Therapists, 1st Edition, is a practical textbook by Jane Johnson on spinal assessment, treatment, and aftercare. Drawing on professional experience in physical therapy and massage therapy, the work guides clinicians and students who evaluate clients experiencing neck and back pain.

The volume organizes material into regional sections covering the cervical spine, thoracic spine, and lumbar spine. Across these areas, discussion focuses on testing range of motion, identifying pain sources, and managing posture and muscle tone issues.

Designed for massage therapists, physical therapists, and osteopaths, the textbook clarifies clinical concepts with more than 900 line drawings and provides strategies for encouraging client self-care.