Back Pain and Horse Riding

Today's guest, Jim Warson knows horses and riding.

He also understands back pain, both professionally, as a neurosurgeon, and personally, having had back surgery himself.

Over the years, riders with back problems have come to him, having been advised by their own doctors that they should quit riding horses.

He doesn't agree that giving up a sport you love and, to many, a way of life is a good idea at all.

In today's episode, we hear that the vast majority of riders can overcome their back problems- with the right self-help measures.

We talk about:

Exercises for Back Strength and flexibility

and the importance of having

The Right Horse

The Right Tack