Spine Rehabilitation
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It wears on you, affects your work, and compromises your daily quality of life. It's chronic back pain, and it's debilitating and frustrating. Fortunately, there are proven solutions for relief available at MeritCare.
Called LIFEBACK™ Spine Programs, these scientifically engineered, evidence-based programs have been offered through MeritCare. They have proven extremely effective for non-surgical and post-operative patients with chronic or recurring back pain.
Results
Hundreds of MeritCare patients report these results one year after completing the LIFEBACK Lumbar I Program:
- 70% reported pain reduction
- 94% stopped or reduced physical therapy visits
- 65% stopped or reduced medication usage
- 93% improved/maintained quality of life
- 94% improved/maintained home/work activity
- 94% reported satisfaction with their recovery
This success stems from the LIFEBACK program approach and MeritCare's specially trained spine rehab therapists. The programs complement physical therapy and differ from other programs because they train you to master your own pain and manage your own functional recovery. After completing a LIFEBACK program, you have an individualized, at-home approach that empowers you to regain your quality of life.
"This program has an impressive track record. It has helped people avoid surgery, decrease their use of therapy services and most important of all, improve their quality of life."
William Klava, M.D.
Medical Director
MeritCare Spine Rehabilitation
Whom is the Program for?
People with:
- Chronic low back pain lasting more than 12 weeks
- Recurring low back pain that may require a treatment alternative to surgery
- A pre-surgical or post-surgical program
- 30+ other diagnoses, including herniated disc, lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and juvenile osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine.
How the Program Works
LIFEBACK program patients are coached and monitored for two years. The LIFEBACK Program starts with an initial evaluation. This required one-hour session will assess your needs, functional limitations and the framework for your individual treatment plan. Learn more about how the program works.
Getting Started
To enroll in a LIFEBACK program for your chronic back pain, you need a referral from your family doctor or any primary care physician. So please ask your doctor if this program might be right for you.
Patient Testimonials
MeritCare patients who have completed the LIFEBACK program have good things to say about their experience.
Health Library
Learn more about treatment for low back pain in the health library.