Back pain and stiffness are common health problems, especially among older adults. Although not life threatening, back problems cause a great deal of pain and disability. Associated costs include direct costs of treatment — such as office visits and drugs — and indirect costs like worker absenteeism and workers’ compensation claims.

Chiropractic care, traditional physical therapy and medical care from a general practitioner are among the most common treatments with varying degrees of effectiveness. Learn what combination will get your employees pain free the fastest and also keep your costs under control in the future.

Chris A. Efthimiou, D.C. of HealthSource Chiropractic & Progressive Rehab of Howland will discuss these differences and help employers understand back pain and their options when employees make workers’ compensation claims arising from back pain.

This session has been approved for 1.5 credit hours toward the PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification.