Bandon beats back pain with free information sessions

Are you living with back pain? If so, HSE South West invites you to monthly free information sessions with a chartered physiotherapist at Bandon Primary Care Centre.

No booking is needed for these summer information sessions, so come along and get clear and expert advice from HSE South West chartered physiotherapists on how you can best manage both sudden (acute) and persistent lower back pain.

The free information sessions take place on the last Thursday of the month at the Physio Department, First Floor, Bandon Primary Care Centre, P72 WD58:

• Thursday 28 May, noon-1pm
• Thursday 25 June, noon-1pm
• Thursday 30 July, noon-1pm

Liz O’Sullivan, HSE South West Physiotherapy Manager said:

“A huge 80% of people experience back pain at some point in their lives and it is one of the leading causes of sickness absence in Ireland. The good news is that we are constantly learning more about it. Physiotherapists are the experts in treating and preventing back pain, but we hear many myths about what is causing it and what can make it better. We’re busting myths and reinforcing what the latest evidence says is best for your back in these ‘Bandon Beats Back Pain’ sessions.

“These monthly information sessions at the Bandon Primary Care Physiotherapy Department aim to keep people living well, by giving people the most up-to-date and expert advice for whenever they experience back pain. This will help people to maintain their ability to move without the fear and anxiety that episodes of back pain can lead to.”

Aoife Collins, HSE South West Senior Physiotherapist and programme lead said:

“Back pain is common and often improves with simple steps. Staying active, understanding what’s happening, and knowing when to get help can make a big difference.”

For further information, contact bandonkinsalecarrigaline.chn@hse.ie