Managing chronic back pain using non-drug treatments

WALLINGFORD - 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 Monday, March 11, 11 a.m. to noon, will explore various approaches to minimizing lower back pain through exercise. The event will be held at Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington St. Presenter will be Maquita Sellers, exercise physiologist, of GoodLife Fitness, at Jerome Home. Sponsor is Arbor Rose at Jerome Home

Seating is limited and registration is required. To RSVP, call Wallingford Senior Center, 203.265.7753.

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.

Arbor Rose offers independent and assisted living with memory care on the campus of Jerome Home, which is managed by Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. For more information about Arbor Rose at Jerome Home, visit jeromehome.org.