The seminar theatre returns bigger and better and will feature the most eminent back specialists and therapists to help you find a solution to your back pain. Find the full education zone programme below. There is no need to book, places are on a 'first come first served basis'.
Saturday 4th October
10.45 11.30 Emotionally-Induced Back Pain - Causes and Solutions
Dr Mark Atkinson, author of The Mind Body Bible and Founder of the British College of Integrated Medicine
Tension Myoneural Syndrome (TMS) is one of the most common but under diagnosed, causes of chronic back and neck pain. Dr Mark Atkinson explains all.
11.45 12.15 Swim back to Health
12.30 13.00 Lets go to bed!Steven Shaw, Art of Swimming
Experts agree, exercise is an essential element in fighting back pain. Steven explains the Shaw method to swimming, focusing on health, well-being and back pain
Jessica Alexander, Head of Marketing, The Sleep Council
Research proves that the body heals quicker when at rest. Jessica gives essential tips and advice to getting a good night sleep.
13.15 13.45 Why does my back hurt?
Consultant Spinal Orthopedic Surgeon
Unless you know why your back hurts, you wont find a solution. A leading spinal orthopedic surgeon looks at the common causes of back pain and takes your questions.
14.00 14.45 Whose fault is it anyway?
Matt Wallden, Msc, Bsc (Hons), Ost Med Primal Lifestyle
Matt examines the theory that the most important part of the solution to back pain is the patient
15.00 15.30 Pain Management
Dr. Christopher A. Jenner, MB BS, FRCA, Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anasthesia, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Dr Christopher A. Jenner examines how acute pain is felt and what and why drugs work in reducing pain
15.45 16.30 Can a discrepancy in leg length effect back pain?
Martin Haines, Physiotherapist
Could it be that a leg length discrepancy is the hidden cause of your back pain Martin examines how to rid yourself of this
16.45 17.30 IDD Therapy Treatment - When you need something more for your pain
Carlo Brual, Chartered Physiotherapist
With over 100,000 patients treated IDD therapy has taken the US by storm. Come and find out how this non-invasive, non-surgical therapy can treat your back pain
Sunday 5th October
10.45 11.30 TMS Recovery the Mind-body Breakthrough for Pain Relief
Georgie Oldfield MCSP, Chartered Physiotherapist
The root cause of chronic back and neck pain is often emotional, not structural, as is commonly believed. This pioneering, emotionally focussed programme is demonstrating remarkable results in pain relief, however severe or long standing the pain.
11.45 12.15 Hydrotherapy A way of Life
Tom Whitlock, Director, Moonraker Leisure Holdings
Tom looks at pain relief and long-term treatment of back trauma using hot water hydrotherapy as a way of life.
12.30 13.00 Pain Management
Pete Moore, Senior Trainer Persistent Pain Programme (England) Expert Patients Programme EPPCIC
Maggie Hayward MBE, BackCare
Pete will be talking about self-management from a patients point of view.
13.15 14.00 The Great Debate
An expert panel of Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists answer all those questions you have been afraid to ask.
Richard Brown, Vice-President, British Chiropractic Association (BCA)
Andrew Sweeney, Physiotherapist in Private Practice, member of Physio First and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Kelston Chorley, Head of Professional Development, British Osteopathic Association (BOA)
14.15 14.45 Swim Back to Health
Steven Shaw, Art of Swimming
Every expert agrees that exercise is an essential element in fighting back pain. Steven Shaw explains the Shaw method to swimming which focuses on health, well-being and crucially on back pain
15.15 15.45 How can acupuncture help you?
Kevin Young, British Acupuncture Council
Kevin explores acupuncture and focuses on how it can help with back pain.
* Please note: speakers, topics and timings are subject to change
