Low Back Pain is a pervasive medical problem. Four out five American adults will experience low back pain. Complementary and alternative medicine is frequently sought to deal with Low Back Pain. As an EMS professional you know the risks of back injury as well as the frequency with which you encounter patients with low back pain.
Learn more about Low Back Pain injury prevention and treatment with these Everyday EMS Tips resources:
1) Low Back Pain and Complementary and Alternative Medicine article from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
2) CE Lesson on Low Back Pain assessment and treatment available at RapidCE.com. An ALS and BLS version is available.
3) CE Lesson on Lifting and Back Safety available at RapidCE.com.
4) Read and use the tips in the Fit Responder Ebook for fitness, strength, and flexibility training. Low Back Pain is a leading cause of workplace absence and has forced many EMS providers off the streets. Improve your health and prolong your career by taking appropriate back injury prevention steps.
