Has that knee-buckling pain been progressing over the last few years? Does your hip pain keep you from walking up and down stairs? If you are experiencing chronic pain in your knee or hip, chances are you stopped doing a lot of the things you enjoy. There’s no need to suffer any longer.

Discover solutions for your knee or hip pain and learn what you can do to start living life without pain by attending a free Knee & Hip Pain Seminar, to be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 19, at the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center in Tinley Park. The seminar will be presented by David Smith, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon on staff at the Advanced Orthopedic Institute at Ingalls who has special expertise in treating knee, hip and shoulder pain and improving mobility with a focus on using the least invasive treatments.

Dr. Smith will be discussing joint related problems such as pain, arthritis, and meniscal tears of the knee, as well as provide an overview of the anatomy and latest surgical procedures for repair of the knee and hip. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

The Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center is located at 8125 W. 171^st Street, just off the corner of 80^th Avenue and 171^st Street, in Tinley Park. Reservations are required to attend the free seminar. Please call 1.800.221.2199 to reserve your seat.