Upcoming women’s health talk to focus on spine health
NORWICH – Eight out of ten people experience back pain at some point in their life, according to one area spine expert.
“More people visit their health care provider because of back pain than for the common cold,” said Kristen Menard, ANP, of UHS Orthopedics in Norwich.
According to Menard, spine issues can present in a variety of ways.
“Everything from the uneven wearing of your shoes or needing to crack your joints, to poor concentration, fatigue and frequent headaches can be a sign of a back issue,” she explained. “And, of course, there are the more obvious symptoms like neck stiffness, backache and muscle tenderness.”
Menard will present on the topic of spine health on Tuesday, April 23 at Bohemian Moon, 103 W. Main Street in Norwich. The program is part of UHS Chenango Memorial’s 2019 Women’s Health Series, held monthly at the Norwich restaurant.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. with an optional $15 buffet and cash bar. The presentation and discussion will follow at 7 p.m.
Her presentation will touch upon these symptoms, as well as the anatomy of the spine, common causes of back pain and steps a person can take to improve back health.
According to Menard, the topic is particularly relevant for women.
“Women are more likely to have lower back problems than men because the connective tissue within the lower lumbar spine and pelvis are much looser in women than in men,” she explained.
This is the nurse practitioner’s first time presenting as part of the Women’s Health Series.
“This series is about connecting women, bringing forward topics that are relevant to them, and giving them the opportunity to learn from both medical providers and from each other,” Menard said. “Our goal is to share information on how we can all live healthier lives as we age.”
Events in the series are free and open to the public and, while the focus is Women’s Health, both women and men are welcome to attend.
Reservations are not required, but are accepted. For more information on the series or to reserve a seat, contact Melissa Stagnaro at (607) 337-4183 or via email at melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital is a member of United Health Services, a locally owned not-for-profit 916-bed hospital and health care system serving the Greater Binghamton region form more than 40 locations around New York’s Southern Tier.
“More people visit their health care provider because of back pain than for the common cold,” said Kristen Menard, ANP, of UHS Orthopedics in Norwich.
According to Menard, spine issues can present in a variety of ways.
“Everything from the uneven wearing of your shoes or needing to crack your joints, to poor concentration, fatigue and frequent headaches can be a sign of a back issue,” she explained. “And, of course, there are the more obvious symptoms like neck stiffness, backache and muscle tenderness.”
Menard will present on the topic of spine health on Tuesday, April 23 at Bohemian Moon, 103 W. Main Street in Norwich. The program is part of UHS Chenango Memorial’s 2019 Women’s Health Series, held monthly at the Norwich restaurant.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. with an optional $15 buffet and cash bar. The presentation and discussion will follow at 7 p.m.
Her presentation will touch upon these symptoms, as well as the anatomy of the spine, common causes of back pain and steps a person can take to improve back health.
According to Menard, the topic is particularly relevant for women.
“Women are more likely to have lower back problems than men because the connective tissue within the lower lumbar spine and pelvis are much looser in women than in men,” she explained.
This is the nurse practitioner’s first time presenting as part of the Women’s Health Series.
“This series is about connecting women, bringing forward topics that are relevant to them, and giving them the opportunity to learn from both medical providers and from each other,” Menard said. “Our goal is to share information on how we can all live healthier lives as we age.”
Events in the series are free and open to the public and, while the focus is Women’s Health, both women and men are welcome to attend.
Reservations are not required, but are accepted. For more information on the series or to reserve a seat, contact Melissa Stagnaro at (607) 337-4183 or via email at melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital is a member of United Health Services, a locally owned not-for-profit 916-bed hospital and health care system serving the Greater Binghamton region form more than 40 locations around New York’s Southern Tier.
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