Basics on anatomy and biomechanics of the spine |
Causes and mechanisms of pain |
Recommendations on dealing with pain and coping with it in daily life |
Ergonomics applied to daily life (home, work and leisure) |
A series of stretching, strengthening, and flexibility exercises and methods to promote physical activity |
Cognitive restructuring (Modulation of negative thoughts affecting emotions and pain) |
Use of attention (increasing attention focus) |
Assertiveness (Improving social relationships) |
Problem solving (training in step by step techniques for decision making) |
Time organization and reinforcement of reform activities and physical exercise |
Life values (Increasing concordance between values and behaviour) |
Relapse prevention |