Find out more about the reasons for back pain

Paul Gough, who is planning the free workshop.

Physiotherapist Paul Gough is planning a free, one-hour, community educational event called Lower Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop.

It starts at 12.30pm on Saturday, February 6, at the Paul Gough Physio Rooms in Raby Road in Hartlepool and is aimed at people who:

• Suffer with back or leg pain when they stand or walk.

• Pain when they sit for long periods.

• Experience pain, numbness or tingling.

• Experience their lower back “giving out” frequently.

• Are afraid that their pain will get worse if they don’t do anything about it.

Paul said: “Back pain and sciatica can completely ruin peoples life. It can have people needing to lean on the shopping cart when they are walking through the supermarket.

“It can stop you from sleeping, mess up travel plans, force you to go on the sick and simply drain any enjoyment out of life until it is gone.”

But help doesn’t have to involve pills. The workshop will highlight the mistakes which stop people from healing, the three most common causes of lower back pain, the best treatments and how to pick the right one.

To secure a seat contact (01429) 866771.

Everyone who attend will also get a copy of Paul’s book The Healthy Habit which includes tips and hints to live with less back pain, keep active and painnkiller free.