I love sharing knowledge! Which is why I have compiled a list of my top 5 reads for chronic back pain sufferers. They are all easy to read and most of them have tips and information you can apply immediately. If you are suffering from chronic back pain and you really want to know what to do about it and how to handle it then read on....

1. Explain Pain by David S Butler and Lorimer Moseley

A comprehensive information packed book that explains how pain comes about and what it means. Although it's a little pricey I think it is must read for chronic pain sufferers.

2. Painful Yarns by Lorimer Moseley

A wonderfully entertaining book that uses the authors personal anecdotes to explain the mechanisms of pain and about taking responsibility for recovery.

3. Treat your own back by Robin Mackenzie

This is a good book for anyone with disc prolapse. It gives easy to understand advice and information and is a great starting point for approaching recovery.

4. Sitting on the job by Scott L Donkin

This book is a bible of information if you are a desk bound office worker with back pain or any workplace associated injuries such as carpal tunnel or RSI.

5. How to eat, move and be Healthy by Paul Chek

I recommend this book to everyone I meet. It looks at all areas of your health and wellness and is an integral part of healing nad recovery from any pain or injury.