Back in Action, Inc.

Darrell Slape CEO - Personal Trainer/Certified Med-X Specialist, - Exercise Science Program University of Florida, C.M.S.T. Darrell has had S-I joint Dysfunction dating back to the mid 50's as well as having had his neck broken. He has had seven unsuccessful lumbar spine surgeries, which led him to become interested in non-surgical spine restoration. Darrell brought Back In Action, Inc. to Eureka and founded the company in California in 1996. He then offered a program in massage therapy and personal training. In 1998, a physical therapy program was created within Back In Action, Inc. utilizing Med-X lumbar and cervical extension machines and a specific massage program. X-rays of Darrell's back can be found at this link.Darrell’s program became so successful it evolved into another company in 2006, and is no longer offered within Back In Action, Inc.

Danny L. Ertman, M. P.T. - Rehabilitation Director Medical Program U. of CA San. Fran., M.P.T. H.S.U., B.A. in PE /Athletic Training University of Florida C.M.S.T. Danny is a licensed Physical Therapist with 20 years of experience in the field of physical rehabilitation. This includes cardiopulmonary and neurological rehabilitation, geriatrics, pediatrics, orthopedics and sports medicine. His varied experience in a range of medical settings has led to an integrative approach to healing, combining current research in medicine with many forms of treatment as dictated by the needs of each individual patient. As an independent contractor, Danny’s unique medical skills and a relaxed personal style create a winning combination as a spine rehabilitation specialist for those needing to recover from debilitating spinal injury.

From Darrell Slape, CEO
June, 2006

Dear Spine Patient:

I too am a very severe spine patient. I survived 10 years of conventional spine therapy and seven unsuccessful spine surgeries. Concluding with a surgically broken vertebrae and staff infection, I was sent home after 53 days in the hospital to expire on my own time. I concluded that there had to be a better way then treating a human being in such an unconscienable manner.

I was totally disabled with in-home nursing care. I refused to believe my life was over! I searched this country from coast to coast while continuing my study of the human spine and rehabilitation. I commuted from Eureka California to Portland Oregon for MedX therapy with Back In Action, Inc. for many months. I found answers and solutions---and brought them home to Eureka. I have continued the Back In Action philosophy since 1996. For over ten years, we have continued to provide MedX Exercise Therapy and Exercise Science in various programs designed to help others.

Your spine condition is of personal interest to me, and I am glad to share my personal history as a spine patient with you. I believe I could have avoided some of my surgeries which caused and continue to cause me suffering had an aggressive strengthening program like MedX been available to me sooner.

If you are being treated for any spine related dysfunction or if you are pre/post surgery, or are being treated for back pain in a facility that cannot prove to you radiographically that they have the capacity to reverse degenerative disc disease, maybe you should try Back In Action, Inc.

It is my intention to offer a positive experience, which in general, I did not have for decades as a spine patient. It is my goal to offer the most effective exercise science program available on planet Earth. I recommend Back In Action, Inc. for any persons desiring to receive physical therapy from a licensed physical therapist.