Programs

Did you know:

• Eight out of ten Americans will experience a painful back episode at some time during their life.
• Approximately 400,000 Americans will have back surgery each year.
• Disc problems occur most frequently in the 30-40 year age group.
• Once you have injured your back, you are now four to five times more likely to be re-injured.

What is Back School?

• A back injury prevention and re-education program to reduce the incidence and cost of back care.
• Back School focuses on your own responsibility for the care of your back.
• Back School assists patients with improving mobility of the spine and with correcting posture.
• We provide instruction to strengthen the spine, to protect the components of the vertebral column.

You will learn:

• Common causes of back problems.
• Risk factors for back trouble.
• Anatomy of the spine.
• Instruction in body mechanics and posture.
• The proper way to lift and other activities of daily living.
• Stretching and strengthening exercises for the back.

Additional Information:

• Materials and information are supplied by The American Back School.
• Class consists of two, 2-hour sessions.
• Fee is covered by most insurance companies.