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Physical Therapy 'Q &A'

Individuals may purchase a 'package' of detailed, pre-prepared answers to typical low back pain questions asked of physical therapists.

Each package contains a collection of questions and related answers for a specific topic. Each answer is detailed with approximately 1/2 page of text.

Click HERE for sample questions and answers.

Warning!: Do NOT use any products, programs or information from this site if:

- You were in a motor vehicle accident.
- You suffered a severe fall or injury of any kind.
- You had any kind of spine surgery.
- Your symptoms are very severe and relentless or if you cannot sleep because of it.
- You have bladder weakness (incontinence) and numbness in the rectal, genital and/or area between your legs since you developed back and leg symptoms.
- Your doctor has diagnosed you with a spine fracture (most commonly a compression fracture), spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, tumor, cancer or any referred low back pain coming from internal organs.
- You have a congenital defect like spina bifida.
- You are pregnant.

When in doubt, always consult with your physician, specialist or physical therapist before beginning any program or using any products or information provided by this site!

'Low Back' package:

$4.95

Q: My back pain is much better since I started Program One, but I continue to get pain whenever I drive for more than 20 minutes. What can I do?
Q: Can your programs still offer help for me even if I have had low back pain off and on for more than 10 years?
Q: Why does a first time back injury tend to become a recurrent problem?
Q: What does manipulation or "back cracking" do for my back?
Q: What are the most common problems people encounter when using Program One?
Q: Nothing seems to help my low back pain. Why?
Q: Are back supports helpful for low back pain?
Q: Do my back muscles require strengthening exercises after injury?
Q: Is treatment necessary for low back pain?
Q: What else can I do for my back pain?

'Sciatica' package:

$4.95

Q: Is sciatica always caused by a herniated disc?
Q: When sciatica is caused by a herniated disc does it require surgery to get better?
Q: What are the non-surgical treatment options for sciatica?
Q: My leg and back pain are gone but part of my foot is still numb. Should I be concerned about this?
Q: My back pain is gone, but now my leg hurts. What happened?
Q: My back hurts and it looks crooked or shifted. What is going on?
Q: Are back supports helpful for sciatica?
Q: Nothing seems to help my sciatica. Why?
Q: Is treatment really necessary for sciatica?
Q: What else can I do for my sciatica?