Includes bibliographical references and index.

The problem of back pain -- The development of posture and movement -- The analysis of movement -- Classification of muscles -- Salient aspects of normal function of the torso -- Changed control of posture and movement : the dysfunctional state -- The common features of posturomovement dysfunction -- The two primary patterns of torso dysfunction -- The clinical posturomovement impairment syndromes -- Examining probable contributions towards dysfunctional posture and movement -- A 'functional pathology of the motor system' involves a pattern generating mechanism underlying most spinal pain disorders -- Therapeutic approach -- Inherent implications in this model.