Sonoma Valley Hospital “Aches and Pains” Clinic

It’s not uncommon to develop aches and pains as we age, but
unless they become acute, we usually choose to just live with them. Addressing
these nagging painful conditions is the purpose of a new Sonoma Valley Hospital
program, called the “Aches and Pains Clinic,” which is being offered to Sonoma
residents without cost.

The program
provides help in two ways. First, through a one-hour community lecture series
conducted by a Hospital Physical Therapist, Marek Grzybowski, who will explain
common reasons why we experience pain and discuss the range of treatment
options, including simple things you can do on your own, such as learning how
to better cope with stress, improve body mechanics so you can exercise safely
without injury, or deal effectively with mild arthritis.

Then participants can sign up for a no-cost private
screening at a later date during which a Hospital Physical Therapist will help
you assess the cause of your pain and identify treatment options. Attendance at
the lecture is required before signing up for a private screening. 

There is no charge,
but attendees need to call the Hospital’s Physical Therapy Department at 707-935-5345
to reserve a place at the lecture. You can also call this number for more
information.