LBP GP slide 1.pdf
Low Back Pain Gameplan Introduction
The Game Plan...
LBP GP red flags.pdf
Rule #1
The Power of Being Positive
The Power of Positive Self Dialogue
Positive Support Systems
Don't Name Your Pain!
Rule #2
Be Proactive
Rule #3
Stop Seeing So Many Providers!
The Providers
British Journal of Sports Medicine Summary
Rule #4
Scary Doctor Words
Don't Become the Disc
When it Comes to MRI, Abnormal Is Normal!
Some additional thoughts on XRAY and MRI
Rule #5
Stop Telling so Many People
Telling People, Stress, and Pain
Spine mobility exercises
Spine Mobility Handout (PDF)
Rule #6
Underlying Issues
Tools: Expressive Writing
Tools: Breathing Techniques
Rule #7
Active and Passive Care
The Blame Game
You're Not Out!
Rule #8
If it Sounds Too Good to Be True...
Home Care FAQs
Dr. Facebook
Dr. Google
My Back Pain
Acute Pain Protocol
Stretching, Hot soaks, and the ER (Things not to do when in acute pain).
Exercise and Low Back Pain
3 Exercises to Start Today
Addendum: Hip/Trunk Stability Exercises
Exercise PDF
Returning to Sports / Hobbies / Activities
Proper Warmup for Sports (Dynamic Stretching)
ARMS Revisited
Final Thoughts
10 Rule Summary
Repeating the Course