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Cindy Ficorelli
Phone: (810) 606-6270
Fax: (810) 606-6279
caficorelli@genesys.org

03/16/2010

Genesys offers free seminar on pregnancy and back pain

(GENESEE COUNTY, MI) Genesys Therapy Services in partnership with Genesys Athletic Club is presenting a free seminar on pregnancy and low back pain Wednesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m., at Genesys Athletic Club in Grand Blanc Township.
Reeba Varghese, physical therapist with Genesys Therapy Services, will conduct the presentation.

Studies show that 50 percent of women experience low back pain during pregnancy. Of these, 30 percent to 40 percent suffer from persistent postpartum low back pain or peri-pelvic pain.

"Most of these cases are mechanical in nature," Varghese reports. "Mechanical low back pain refers to any dysfunction in the ligaments, muscles or joints in the lower back that causes irritation to the surrounding tissues."

The free talk will feature an overview of physical changes that occur during pregnancy and how these changes make women more susceptible to injuries that can lead to low back and pelvic problems. With proper treatment, much of this pain can be relieved or resolved. The class also will include some basic exercises women can perform to improve core strength, improve postural awareness and help alleviate back back pain during and after pregnancy.

Genesys Therapy Services offers treatment for low back, peri-pelvic and lower extremity pain during and after pregnancy. The majority of women who obtain treatment report an 80 percent to 100 percent decrease in low back and lower extremity pain within a relatively short amount of time.

To sign up for the free pregnancy and low back pain seminar, call Genesys Athletic Club at 606-7300.

Genesys Therapy Services and Genesys Athletic Club will offer two more free seminars:

Stretching 101: Wednesday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m.
When to consult a physical therapist: Wednesday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m.

All seminars are held in the Birch Room of Genesys Athletic Club, located on the Genesys Regional Medical Center - Health Park campus in Grand Blanc Township.

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