Seventy percent of all adult Germans suffer from back pain, and this number continues to rise. Why does this problem affect so many people in industrialized countries, while only five percent of adults in other regions experience it?

To uncover the cause, Esther Gokhale traveled to areas where back pain is virtually unknown. Her research took her to Burkina Faso, rural Portugal, and some fishing villages in Brazil. In these traditional societies, she observed weavers, millers, and farmers, noting that their postures and movements embody ancient body wisdom that promotes health and prevents pain.

Gokhale's findings have profoundly changed the lives of thousands of people. This book presents her insights for the first time in a simple 8-step program. With it, you too can "retrain" your body, return to a natural posture, and live a life free from back pain.