We've Got Your Back

At Mercy's 2011 Care Begins with Me, Neurosurgeon Michael Chan, MD, and Director of Rehabilitation Services David Ferneau, MSPT, led the Care Chat We've Got Your Back.

During the discussion, Dr. Chan talked about the anatomy of the back, as well as different types of back pain, their root causes and treatment options. Then David Ferneau shared tips for prevention of back pain and injury.

Did you know...

80% of the population will experience lower back pain. Back pain is second only to the flu as being responsible for absence from work
As a health problem, back pain is the third most expensive disorder, after heart disease and cancer

	Michael Chan, MD Neurosurgeon Read his profile
	David Ferneau, MSPT Director of Rehabilitation Services

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