Phil Ross

Phil Ross, MS is an ACE certified personal trainer and developer of The Get Off Your Back Method and The BodyBell Method®, providing hands on methods to prevent, alleviate, treat, and manage back pain. He is Board member of the Industry Advisory Council at APUS. Pat and Phil are big advocates in a holistic approach to pain, involving mind and body therapy, is always the most essential component of care.

Articles & Books From Phil Ross

Managing Back Pain For Dummies
Discover countless options for rest and relief when you have chronic back pain You're probably not thrilled that you need a book called Managing Back Pain For Dummies, but you'll be thrilled that you bought it. Written by a neurosurgeon and a master personal trainer, this book contains expert advice that will help you feel better.
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Cheat Sheet / Updated 09-22-2025
Your back hurts, and you want to know what to do about it. Congratulations! You’ve come to the right place. We may not be able to tell you what’s causing your pain (probably nobody can), but we can tell you how to build a stronger back, and that’s likely to make the pain go away or reduce it to a point at which you can start enjoying your life again.