The many facets of back pain: Low back pain and lumbar facet arthritis

Date:

Thursday August 28, 2008

Time:

6:30 PM

Organization:

Duke Raleigh Hospital

Description:

Chronic low back pain can debilitate otherwise healthy peopleand pose a challenge for routine activities. Join Dr. Rieker as heexplores one of the most common causes of chronic back pain inpeople over age 50—lumbar facet arthritis (also called facet jointsyndrome or facet joint osteoarthritis)—and presents safe andeffective therapies to minimize dull aching pain and stiffness.This program is part of the Healthy Focus series of community education programs at Duke Raleigh Hospital.

 

Contact:

1-888-ASK-DUKE

Registration status:

Registration Closed

Fee:

Free

Speaker:

Dr. Paul Rieker, The Pain Clinic

Location:

Duke Raleigh Cancer Center

Address:

3404 Wake Forest Road Raleigh, NC

Phone:

919-954-3000

Directions:

Map to Cancer Center