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Back 2 Backs

Since the creation of BACK 2 BACKS, our highly regarded staff of Medical Professionals have developed an exclusive treatment plan. This treatment plan not only includes spinal decompression, but other ancillary treatments which together have increased the benefits experienced by patients. Scientific research has proven an 86% success rate for candidates of the BACK 2 BACKS Treatment Plan, with no negative side effects.

In 2000, a consultant working with Dr. Thomas Purtzer, a board-certified neurosurgeon practicing in Medford, Oregon, formulated the BACK 2 BACKS business model. At that time, Dr. Purtzer had been practicing for over twenty years, and was developing a strong interest in treatment of chronic lower back pain. This interest led Dr. Purtzer to pursue board certification with the American Academy of Pain Management and a second medical career encompassing the non-surgical treatment of generalized chronic pain.

Since 2000, consultant Stephen Pugsley Sr., now President of BACK 2 BACKS, and Dr. Purtzer, have developed both the medical philosophy and growth of the company to include fifteen clinics operating in the United States. In the next year we expect the addition of thirteen clinics, with continued growth in following years.

At BACK 2 BACKS we treat those who share our medical philosophy. We consider the treatment of chronic pain to be active partnership between provider and patient. Patients who demonstrate a lack of ability to show up for appointments, or who do not perform assigned "homework" such as strengthening and stabilization exercises are not successful in our treatment program. Our clinic physicians provide a check and balance system to ensure the fundamental risk management concept is implemented universally in every BACK 2 BACKS locations.

We have incorporated the Millon Behavioral Medical Diagnostic (MBMD) to forecast each patient's commitment to healing and provide a quantitative standardized methodology to preemptively identify negative health habits. Additionally we incorporate physician supervised Chronic Pain Inventories to assist in the identification of patients with Chronic Pain Syndrome and a subjectively administered Visual Pain Index, with the guidance of our Physician and/or a Physical Therapist, to help quantify and track pain levels in all our patients.

Probably the most important issues to convey regarding our treatment program is that our procedures are non-invasive, with the goal of minimizing medication dependency, and all of our staff physicians follow the strict guidelines set forth by Dr. Purtzer. Our physicians can also offer other therapeutic modalities, if deemed appropriate by specific treatment plans.

At BACK 2 BACKS our mission is the Removal of pain, Reduction of medications and the Restoration of lifestyle. All of our clinics are M.D. and Physical Therapist staffed. The BACK 2 BACKS Treatment Plan is FDA approved and recognized by most insurance companies especially Medicare. Our clinics have a proven success rate for both pre and post surgery patients. Physicians treating patients with chronic pain find our services complimentary to the current modalities available.

For more information please call 1-800-506-9919 or visit us at www.back2backs.com.