The Program

Flexibility : Education and practice on gentle, effective stretches that target the muscle groups that cause postural misalignment. These stretches only take 15 minutes a day!

Realignment : Education and practice on neck traction to retrain your spine from the effects of forward head position over the years and to regain it’s natural curvature.

Strengthening : Education and practice of light exercises to target weak muscles with the minimal amount of equipment. Some can be done anytime of the day!

Maintenance : Provide a custom maintenance plan for you to keep the gains you have achieved.

To follow the program, you will need a leg strap and a neck traction device (approximately $17). A yoga mat and a 36” foam roller are optional but recommended. Further information at sign up.

  • This program is not for acute spinal injury. This program is for people with persistent back/hip/shoulder/neck pain and/or poor posture.

  • Postural deviations happen slowly over years/decades. These deviations may not be completely resolved by the time you are discharged, if you follow the program, you will see an improvement in your posture and a reduction in pain and you will discharge with a custom program to follow to continue your postural improvements.

  • Please wear comfortable, stretchy clothing such as athletic wear. Do not wear jeans, skirts or hoodies. Wear long sleeves or layers to prevent getting cold. Although you will be removing your shoes, you must wear socks for sanitary reasons.

  • Yes. There is no way to do this program without the equipment as specified. If you want to make a substitution, contact your Iris Rehab practitioner before your class to discuss if the substitution is appropriate.

  • Yes. We are in network with many health insurance plans and provide full service insurance billing. We can provide you with a superbill if you are out of network. See our web page for the plans we are in network with.

  • Most insurance plans cover occupational therapy services, but to be sure and to know what your out of pocket expenses will be, fill out the client intake. We will contact your insurance company and provide you with your coverage at no obligation to you.