It’s estimated about 80 percent of adults experience a back injury in their lifetime and roughly 10 percent suffer a re-injury. More than 1 million back injuries occur in the workplace every year, accounting for one in every five injuries and illnesses, many associated with manual materials handling tasks. Sheltering Arms Institute is the best choice for physical rehabilitation in central Virginia. With the latest in technology, research and a team of specialists, we will help you recover from your back injury and get back to work and doing what you love.