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Chronic Back Pain is a common yet misunderstood problem in the world of performing arts. Effects can range from being a mere nuisance to severely impacting your work and way of life. Our goal is to introduce a better understanding of what areas are involved in chronic back pain and how to address them, as well as to dispel misconceptions about back pain. This workshop will help you learn non-operative ways of managing chronic back pain.

Objectives:

1. Review the structures that are involved in chronic back pain
2. Discuss the most common conditions that cause back pain
3. Learn conservative and non-operative ways of managing chronic back pain

Presenter: Dr. Ramon Pesigan, Internal and Sports Medicine, Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts