What you need to know
Neck and upper back pain is often associated with changes in the work environment, such as the recent move to home offices, poor ergonomics, changes in work/life balance, and physical activity levels. This Health Action Plan offers tools to help mitigate the nagging aches and pains in your upper back and neck.
How the Plan Works
This 30-day program helps you manage and prevent neck and upper back pain through education and exercise.
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
Watch What an Ergonomic Injury Looks and Feels Like.
Complete an ergonomic evaluation.
View the three-part Upper Back/Neck Clinic series and complete the pre and post assessments.
- Upper Back and Neck Clinic: Mobility Level 1
- Upper Back and Neck Clinic: Mobility Level 2
- Upper Back and Neck Clinic: Postural Strengthening
You will receive links to the videos in your weekly tips.
Follow up with the physical therapy clinic for a consultation upon HAP completion.
Resources and Supporting Activities
- What an Ergo Injury Looks and Feels Like (video)
- Upper Back/Neck Clinic: Mobility Level 1 (video)
- Upper Back/Neck Clinic: Mobility Level 2 (video)
- Upper Back/Neck Clinic: Postural Strengthening (video)
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)
925-294-2484
Building 925 and MO32/Life Design Center
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday
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 and neck 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.