The proposed publication is devoted to diseases of the back and joints. You will learn the anatomy of the spine and joints; get detailed information about the main symptoms of each disease; learn about modern methods of diagnosis, advantages and disadvantages of each of the existing treatments. Particular attention is paid to diet for weight loss, herbal medicine and therapeutic gymnastics. A special part of the publication is devoted to the psychological aspects of the disease. Based on reliable scientific facts, the famous rheumatologist Yevdokymenko simply and clearly explains the causes of various diseases of the back and joints, gives practical advice, offers therapeutic and preventive procedures to return to a full life. For a wide range of readers.