Tired of Aches and Pains? Learn What May Provide You with Relief

Millions of Americans suffer from aches and pains daily but at what level of distress should you seek help to find relief from your pain? Silver Cross Hospital is offering a free Aches & Pains lecture series to assist you in determining when to seek help and how to eliminate soreness in various areas of the body.

All participants will receive a Gift Bag which includes a complimentary knee, wrist or elbow painscreening performed by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician from The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross and other items to help you stay active. Register to attend one or more talks at www.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).

Arthritis Pain

Thursday, June 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Silver Cross Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross, Blvd., New Lenox

Dr. Maria Francis, rheumatologist, will discuss the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis treatments available for both.

Low Back Pain

Tuesday, April 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Silver Cross Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross, Blvd., New Lenox

Join Dr. Cary Templin, orthopedic surgeon, to learn about the latest minimally invasive treatments to treat back pain and other problems of the spine.

Breast Size and Upper Back Pain

May 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Silver Cross Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross, Blvd., New Lenox

If you suffer from neck or upper back pain caused by large breasts, help is available. Join Dr. Matthew Endara, plastic and reconstructive surgeon, as he discusses options for upper back pain along with additional procedures used to improve the breasts.

Achy-Breaky Arch & Foot Pain

June 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Silver Cross Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross, Blvd., New Lenox

Join Dr. Kelly May, podiatrist, as she discusses some of the most common causes of foot pain and how they can be treated.

About the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross Hospital

Silver Cross Hospital and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) have teamed up to expand post-acute physical medicine and rehabilitation services in Will County and the southwest Chicagoland communities. The partnership provides world-class rehabilitation care for a range of conditions for patients close to home. Silver Cross is the only healthcare facility in the area with this breadth of services in partnership with RIC. Together, Silver Cross and RIC provide rehabilitation services in inpatient and outpatient care settings at four locations. Additionally, the RIC team provides physical therapy services for patients on the hospital’s medical and surgical floors. For more information about RIC at Silver Cross, call (815) 300-7110 or visit www.silvercross.org.