Posted on Sep 4, 2024 in
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Christopher Sy, M.D.
Does your back constantly ache after a long day at work? Do you have a sharp pain that makes it hard to get out of bed in the morning? Or are you frustrated because you cannot play with your children or grandchildren? You don’t have to suffer in silence. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is excited to announce an upcoming seminar dedicated to back and neck pain. This free event, set for Thursday, September 12, is open to the public.
“Here at Houston Methodist Sugar Land, we see the impact that back and neck pain can have on our patients’ lives every day,” said Christopher Sy, M.D., neurosurgeon with the Houston Methodist Department of Neurosurgery at Sugar Land. “This seminar is our way to reach out to those in our community who feel overwhelmed by their pain. We want to let them know there are a variety of effective treatments within reach. They don’t have to face continuous restless nights due to pain on their own.”
Marvin Chang, M.D.
This seminar will be held at the Brazos Pavilion Conference Center from 6 – 7 p.m. Admission is free, but space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. The seminar will cover a range of topics, including non-surgical treatments, surgical options and preventive measures to maintain spinal health. Along with Dr. Sy, participants will hear from Marvin Chang, M.D., pain medicine specialist and Marcela Rojas Roman, who holds a doctorate in physical therapy. All three are with the Houston Methodist Neuroscience & Spine Center at Sugar Land.
“Back pain is incredibly common, especially as we age,” Sy said. “But just because we are getting older doesn’t mean we are out of options. The spine is made up of several bones, discs, tendons, and ligaments in addition to the spinal cord itself. We want to explain how everything works together and can provide resources so they can find relief. Our mission is to alleviate pain, and the ultimate goal
Marcela Rojas Roman, DPT
is to improve mobility as well as overall quality of life.”
BACK AND NECK PAIN SEMINAR | September 12
If you have back and neck pain, it is not a lost cause. Join Christopher Sy, M.D., Marvin Chang, M.D. and physical therapist Marcela Rojas Roman for a free, in-person seminar at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 12. Whether you’ve experienced pain for a few days or for several years, our specialists can help you get back to the life you enjoy. To register or for more information, visit join.houstonmethodist.org/backpain-sl or call 281.274.7500.
ABOUT HOUSTON METHODIST SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL:
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. With more than 1,300 affiliated physicians and 2,900 employees, Houston Methodist Sugar Land offers access to the most innovative care available, including comprehensive cancer care; neuroscience and spine care; orthopedics and sports medicine; heart and vascular care; women’s services; childbirth center with level III NICU; bariatric and digestive care; and advanced imaging — all backed by our focus on healing people today and offering hope for tomorrow.
