Most people in the United States will experience low back pain at least once during their lives.
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work. If you suffer from back pain, there are probably more options available to you than you realize.
WellSpan Spine Care is offering a series of educational classes to help you better understand the available options.
Treating Back Pain with Minimally Invasive Options, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital, 55 Monument Rd., Apple Hill Health Campus, York.
Many people who suffer with back pain are mistakenly convinced that extensive back surgery is the only option to decrease discomfort. Dr. Joseph Krzeminski of WellSpan Spine Care will discuss several minimally invasive treatment options that may benefit you.
Oh My Aching Back! Treatment Options for Back Pain, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 25, WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital, 55 Monument Rd., Apple Hill Health Campus, York.
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting eight out of 10 people at some point during their lives. It can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Dr. Robert Schlegel of WellSpan Spine Care will discuss common causes and treatment options.
A Patient’s Journey Through Back Pain, 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, or Thursday, June 13, WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital, 55 Monument Rd., Apple Hill Health Campus, York.
Ellen Portz of York was like 65 million Americans suffering from back pain. That was, until she met several of WellSpan’s spine care experts. Follow Ellen’s journey from debilitating pain to recovery as Dr. Joseph Krzeminski of WellSpan Spine Care and his colleagues discuss spine treatment options available and how they helped Ellen.
Registration is required for all classes. Call 851-3500 or (800) 840-5905 to reserve space. Visit www.wellspan.org/spineed for a complete listing of all WellSpan Spine Care classes.