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You can feel better
When your back hurts, exercising may not be your first thought. But moving more–and moving the right way–can make a big difference.
Under the guidance of a physical therapist, you'll gradually strengthen the muscles in your neck and back. Stronger muscles reduce tension on the discs and connective tissue in your spine, improving your endurance, mobility and function. As your back begins to work better, pain will start to decrease, too. And pain isn't just physical: Reducing your pain can help improve your outlook, emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
What to expect
At Ochsner Healthy Back you'll experience an integrated healthcare team of doctors, physical therapists, health coaches and other advanced practice providers who work together to support you in your care.
Step 1: Evaluation
At your first appointment, you'll meet with one of our skilled physical therapists for a thorough evaluation. They'll identify any issues with your movement or your musculoskeletal structure. They will also test the strength of the muscles in your neck and lower back using exercise machines that help target those muscle groups. The results of the evaluation will help your therapist create a personal plan of care and provide a baseline of strength to measure your progress throughout treatment.
Step 2: Physical Therapy
Our active physical therapy program focuses on reducing pain and helping restore function. Through evidence-based and research-driven techniques, your physical therapist will guide you through strengthening your spine while offering education to promote pain management and prevention. In addition to physical therapy, you will also meet regularly with a health coach who will assist you with achieving any additional wellness goals.
Step 3: Wellness Program
Once released from physical therapy, patients transition to a comprehensive wellness program. Here, you will work with wellness coaches to maintain the strength and movement gains you achieved with physical therapy.
Locations
Healthy Back is offered at Ochsner Therapy & Wellness locations across Southeast Louisiana.
Extended hours for lunchtime and evening appointments are available at most locations.
Scientifically Proven Technology
For the past 25 years, experts have studied how strengthening the spine with MedX lumbar (lower back) and cervical (neck) extension machines can help patients, even when other treatments have failed. With over 75 studies published in trusted medical journals, both research and patient testimonials show that this method works.
Enroll Now
Call to schedule your evaluation. Ochsner Healthy Back is available to patients through all major insurances.
Therapy Central Scheduling
877-889-2976
Healthy Back Department Navigator
504-703-9325
Ochsner Employee Benefit
As part of our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees, Ochsner Healthy Back is offered free of charge as a once-per-lifetime benefit to Ochsner insured employees and their dependents.
The benefit applies to those currently carrying the Ochsner Blue Cross Blue Shield Employee Benefit insurance through Ochsner, Slidell Memorial Hospital or SRMC (Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center). The benefit period starts with the initial physical therapy visit and ends one year later. Standard physical therapy deductible and copays apply if the employee has previously utilized the year of care benefit.
