Healthy Back Program may strengthen and aid ailing backs

UNIONVILLE - Millions of people suffer from back pain - it is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Physical therapy may help alleviate pain, build strength and stability, and prevent back injuries. A free program about this topic will be held Wednesday, Aug. 15, 10:30 a.m., at Farmington Senior Center, 321 New Britain Ave. Presenter will be Jonathan Sylvain, PT, Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network, who will present on the Healthy Back Program - a best practice model for healing, protecting and strengthening the back. Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is sponsoring.

Seating is limited and registration is required. RSVP to Farmington Senior Center, 860.675.2490.

Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is a not for profit Hartford HealthCare partner. To learn more, visit HHCRehabNetwork.org.