What is Back School?

• Back school teaches patients how to take care of their back and prevent future episodes of low back pain.
• This is a 2 hour class offered monthly.
• Currently offered the 1st Wednesday of the month from 5-7PM.
• Class is taught at the clinic, 490 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View.
• Back pain is most commonly due to the effects of cumulative trauma. It is imperative for patients to learn how to decrease the accumulation of micro-trauma to their back, thus decreasing repeat injuries.
• Back school is a cost effective way of treating patients with early stages of back pain.
• Patients who are appropriate for referral would include anyone who is presently complaining of low back pain, or has had recurrent problems with their low back in the past.
• Back school can also be a valuable adjunct to treating patients who are already being seen in physical therapy for back pain.
• For fees, please contact Mountain View PT staff at 650-961-7370.
• All patients are provided a booklet with review of class information, including pictures of proper body mechanics and exercise.