Do you have long term back pain?

You are invited to our free information evening on improving your back health.

When:  30th June 2009

Time:   18:30 - 20:00

Where: Chelmsford Medical Centre , Fenton House, 85-89 New London Road, Chelmsford CM2 0PP. Free Parking on site.

Hear from members of our back pain management team, including:

• Dr Victor Mendis (pain management specialist)  MD. FCARCS. FRCA Fellowship in Pain Medicine 
• Mr James Kellerman (spinal neurosurgeon)  BSc MBBS FRCS
• Our lead physiotherapist Julie Wright  MCSP, SRP, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• Our osteopath Dr Rishi Meetaroo  BSc (Hons) Ost. DO. MRO

They will talk and answer questions about ways to reduce or alleviate your back pain.

Ask questions, or simply come and listen.

We only have a limited number of places so please book on 0800 043 2210 or by using our ONLINE ENQUIRY FORM and including your name, address and day time contact number.

Please see below for a list of typical topics covered at our back pain evenings:

Typical topics covered:

• Causes of back pain
• How can one diagnose back pain?
• Are X-rays and MRI scans always necessary?
• What can you do to control your pain?
• Is masking the pain bad for your back? 
• Will you do more harm when you are pain free?
• Is exercise bad when you have back problems?
• What about alternative therapy like acupuncture?
• The role of pain killers
• Is it good to take pain killers long term?
• Are steroid injections safe? 
• How many can you have a year?
• When should you see a surgeon?
• Can surgery fix your problems?