Lewiston, Maine - “BackPain: Is Surgery the Answer?” is the topic of a special presentation set for June 5 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
Orthopaedic surgeon Michael F. Regan, M.D., and physical therapist Jason Burtchell willdiscuss the surgical and non-surgical treatment of back pain.
“There is no cookie-cutter approach to successfully managing back pain,” says Regan, one of the region’s experts on back problems. “Sometimes surgery is the best option for treating back pain, but sometimes conservative treatment with physical therapy is the best course of action. Appropriate evaluation of each patient is essential to determining the best care plan.”
Regan says the June 5 program will be informative not only for those who have diagnosed back problems, but also for individuals experiencing leg, neck or arm pain, or numbness and/or tingling in their extremities.
Regan is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery, general orthopaedics and total joint surgery. He practices with Central Maine Orthopaedics and Maine Spinecare, both in Auburn.
He is certified by The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Jason M. Burtchell is a licensed physical therapist who has some 15 years experience working in clinical settings in Maine, Massachusetts, and Washington. He is a member of the professional staff at Central Maine Therapy Services in Lewiston
Burtchell earned a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Northeastern University in Boston. His post-graduate studies have included specialized training in mechanical diagnosis and therapy for back and extremity problems.
The June 5 presentation is free and will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Chairmen’s Rooms, located on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building on the Central Maine Medical Center campus.
Anyone wishing to register for the session or seeking more information about the program is urged to call Central Maine Therapy Services at 795-2122.
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