Spine Specialist, HoSun Hwang, M.D., of Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Talks About Back and Neck Pain in Upcoming Seminar

HOUSTON, April 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Orthopedic spine specialist, HoSun Hwang, M.D., of Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is the featured speaker at a back and neck pain seminar on Tuesday, April 29 to be held at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.  The seminar begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Women's & Children's Pavilion conference center - first floor.  The free event is open to the public and includes light refreshments and door prizes. 

Dr. Hwang is a board-certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon, who specializes in the treatment of spinal disorders using minimally invasive surgical and nonsurgical programs.  He works collaboratively with a specialized team of spine therapists certified in the new Graston Technique and manual therapy in the treatment of a broad range of back and neck injuries and conditions.

"Back and neck pain can be an indication of any number of problems - from daily stress and poor ergonomics in the work place to cervical spine dysfunction and neural impingement," said Dr. Hwang.

"Understanding how to read these signs and begin working towards the root of the problem is key for optimal musculoskeletal function - and quality of life.  Education is an important part of what we do and these seminars are a great opportunity to do this," added Dr. Hwang.

Dr. Hwang received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine, receiving the Bronze Hammer and Leonard Marmor Arthritis Foundation awards - and trained as a Fellow in spinal disorders at the University of California Davis Medical Center.

To learn more about Dr. Hwang and the orthopedic services available at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, visit houstonmethodist.org/orthopedics.  Or, call 281-737-0999.  To reserve a seat for the Back and Neck Pain seminar with Dr. Hwang, call 281.737.2500, or register online.

About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital, which is part of Houston Methodist. The facility opened on December 18, 2000. The campus has expanded in Northwest Houston to serve the comprehensive health care needs of the community.

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program^®.

The hospital and its medical staff have received chest pain and stroke accreditations, performs complex surgeries such as neurosurgery and open heart, and focus on women and children in its new Women's & Children's Pavilion. For more information on the comprehensive services available on the Houston Methodist Willowbrook campus, please visit houstonmethodist.org/willowbrook. To find a physician, call 281.737.2500.

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SOURCE Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine