Manage Low Back Pain

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What you need to know

Low back pain is common and, in most cases, it can be managed by doing the right things.  Let us help you manage your acute or chronic low back pain with this Health Action Plan. Not having pain currently?  Join us to find out what you need to know to tackle those periodic episodes of low back pain.

How the Plan Works

This 30-day program helps you manage or prevent low back pain through education and exercise.  Since low back pain is so common and manageable, this HAP is a prerequisite for treatment in the physical therapy clinic for low back pain. This HAP must be completed within three months of receiving physical therapy for the same condition.

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Employee spouses are not eligible to participate in this Health Action Plan. But, those enrolled in Sandia medical coverage can complete certain activities for up to $50 each year. Go to Join a Health Action Plan to learn more.

Your Checklist

Your first step is to watch the Manage Low Back Pain introductory video.

Attend the three-part Low Back Clinic series and complete the pre and post assessments.

  • Low Back Clinic 1: Get Started
  • Low Back Clinic 2: Progression
  • Low Back Clinic 3: Completion

Follow up with the physical therapy clinic for a consultative appointment if your symptoms persist after completing the three clinics.

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Resources and Supporting Activities

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Earn Virgin Pulse points

  • Receive 500 Virgin Pulse points for attending events by video or Skype
  • Receive 1,000 Virgin Pulse points for attending an appointment or live class

Contact Employee Health Services

Preventive Health Services (New Mexico)

505-284-4700, Option 1 (phone lines open at 7 a.m.)
MO307 (behind Buildings 831 and 832)
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday

Preventive Health Services (California)

925-294-3500
Building 925 and MO32/Life Design Center
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday

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Ready to take action?

Health Action Plan enrollments will reopen in January 2022.

If you’d like to take immediate action to improve your health, visit the HR Video Library to view back pain management videos. You can also schedule an appointment with PT by calling 505-284-4700.

Quick Tip

Each week you will receive an email with tips and bonus activities related to this Health Action Plan. Get the most out of your program by reviewing your tips and trying out the suggested activities.