Table 3 Contents of the educational Digital Video Disc

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