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Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens is hosting a free Healthy Living with Chronic Pain Workshop for people who have a diagnosis of chronic pain. Learn how to take control and manage your pain.
Examples of chronic pain conditions are: chronic musculoskeletal pain of neck, shoulders, back pain or etc.; Fibromyalgia; whiplash injuries; chronic regional pain syndromes; repetitive strain injury; chronic pelvic pain; post-surgical pain that lasts over six months; neuropathic pain (often caused by trauma); neuralgias (such as post-herpetic pain and trigeminal neuralgia); and post stroke or central pain. This workshop will also benefit those who suffer from persistent headache, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, and multiple sclerosis.
The workshop will be held on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. for six weeks, starting Sept. 21 and ending Oct. 26 at the Superior Senior Center, 360 Main St. in Superior. Participants will receive a free workbook and exercise CD. Seating is limited, so register by Friday, Sept. 15, by calling Carol Granillo at 520-689-5182.
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