GoodLife Fitness event explores treatments for chronic back pain

BRISTOL - Guidelines from the American College of Physicians state the first line of therapy for chronic back pain should be non-drug treatments. A free program on Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 a.m., will explore various approaches to minimizing lower back pain through exercise. The event will be held at Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave. Presenter will be Christine Solimini-Swift, exercise physiologist, of GoodLife Fitness at The Orchards at Southington, program sponsor.

Seating is limited and registration is required. To RSVP, call Bristol Senior Center, 860.584.7895.

GoodLife Fitness, a program of Hartford HealthCare, is geared toward the older adult to build energy, strength and endurance for an active lifestyle. An exercise physiologist works one-to-one with each person to improve muscular strength, balance, cardiovascular health and self-esteem, while reducing the risk of falls and injuries. To learn more, visit https://hhcseniorservices.org/health-wellness/goodlife-fitness.

The Orchards at Southington, which offers independent and assisted living, is a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. To learn more, visit http://southingtonorchards.org.