About Back Pain

Back injury is the second leading cause of missed work behind the common cold. It is a rapidly growing epidemic. Today, between six and seven million Americans will call in sick with back pain.
Back injuries may occur suddenly, but the real problem comes on gradually. The activities of daily living slowly wear out your back, making it progressively weaker and stiffer. Then, one day, your back “gives out.” The pain then comes on suddenly, often with no symptoms of the underlying disease process.
Some back injuries occur from lifting too much weight or from repetitive motion. Most back problems result from practicing poor lifting techniques, stress, poor physical fitness and lack of strength.

About Back School

Physical Therapy Specialists Clinic is now presenting back school for those interested in being proactive about managing their back health. Anyone can attend with or without a doctor’s referral. If your business or industry would like a customized on-site Back School presentation for your employees, contact PTSC today to learn more about special discounted group rates.

Note: If you are currently suffering from back pain, please contact your physician for a referral to PTSC for therapy. Back school is not a substitute for urgent medical attention. To learn about PTSC’s treatment options for acute back pain, visit our McKenzie Method of spine diagnosis and treatment or MedX spine testing and strengthening equipment sections.

Back School Is For…
-Those trying to recover from a back injury
-Those suffering with chronic back pain
-Those who suffer from intermittent back pain
-Those who wish to prevent back injury

Back School Topics
Anatomy of the spine and related structures
Nonprofessionals’ explanation of the spine
Mechanics of back injury and how it relates to development of pain
Demographic data regarding the impact back pain has on our lives
Body mechanics and postural modification demonstrations
Information on flexibility, strength and overall fitness and its role in preventing and treating back pain
Instruction on stretches, exercise, treatment and self-care

Class Length: 2 Hours
Location: Physical Therapy Specialists Clinic, Inc.,
West Plains
Materials Provided: Workbook
Cost: If you are currently undergoing therapy at PTSC, please ask your doctor about prescribing back school as part of your therapy regimin. It may be covered by insurance. If you are not currently a patient at PTSC, but would like to attend back school, please contact us today for individual rates.

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