A new rehabilitation programme designed to help reduce pain and disability for people with chronic lower back pain begins in Congleton today (April 30th).

Everybody Health & Leisure has announced their next ESCAPE-pain for backs programme are starting at Congleton Leisure Centre.

ESCAPE-pain for backs is a rehabilitation programme designed to help reduce pain and disability for people with chronic low back pain, through education and exercise.

You need to take part in a group exercise programme, twice a week for the initial first six weeks, tailored to your individual needs.

This is then followed by a further six week membership with unlimited use of the Everybody leisure facility.

There's nothing worse than chronic back pain. (Image: Everybody Health & Leisure)

Donna Williamson, Senior Health Innovation Manager at Everybody Health & Leisure said previously : "We are delighted to share the next ESCAPE-pain for backs programme will be starting on 30th July at Congleton Leisure Centre.

"The ESCAPE-pain for backs programme reduces pain, improves physical function and improves mental well being, self-confidence and self-esteem."

The weekly sessions give participants a chance to take part in a group exercise programme, weekly educational discussions on self-management and coping strategies and circuit style exercise classes, which are individualised and progressive to suit each individual's needs."

An eligibility criteria does apply. For for further information, to enrol on the programme or if you have any questions, please contact the Everybody Healthy team on: [email protected] or phone: 01270 685589.

More information can be found on Everybody's website here