Beyond Medication: Other Treatment Modalities for Chronic Pain

Program Type:

Literacy & ESL, Community & Lifestyle

Age Group:

Adults
This event has been cancelled.

Program Description

Event Details

Join us for this informative lecture exploring the variety of self-management tools that can be used for managing chronic pain. The presentation will explore foods that impact chronic pain and discuss mindfulness activities that can decrease pain. Other topics that will be reviewed are pacing and planning tips, the importance of physical activity, and getting a good night’s sleep. The program will also discuss a complimentary community program designed to teach individuals how to self-manage chronic pain conditions.

Presenter: Sharon Krispinsky, RN, BSN, CDCES
Sharon is a Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Edinboro University in Pennsylvania. Sharon has been with Lee Health for over thirty years and has devoted most of her career to chronic disease management. She is currently the Chronic Health Program Coordinator for Lee Health Solutions.

 

 

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