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Back pain and exercises videos

Peer reviewed by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Victoria RawOriginally published 26 Jun 2025

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Tired of nagging back pain holding you back? You're in the right place. Our expert-backed video series dives into everything you need to know - from what causes back pain and common symptoms to proven exercises that can help ease discomfort and build strength. Whether your pain is from poor posture, a slipped disc, or just everyday strain, we’ll guide you through safe, effective treatments and easy-to-follow exercises tailored to your needs.

Overview

Back pain is a discomfort or ache felt in the spine or surrounding muscles, often caused by strain, injury, poor posture, or underlying conditions affecting the bones, joints, or nerves.

What are the different types of back pain?

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How does back pain occur?

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How much back pain is normal?

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Could back pain be something worse?

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Treatment and Prevention

Back pain is treated with a combination of rest, gentle exercise, physiotherapy, pain relief, posture correction, and in some cases, treatments like spinal injections or surgery if the problem is severe.

Does back pain need heat or cold?

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What are the best painkillers for back pain?

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What can I do to avoid back pain?

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Exercises

Exercises can help with back pain by strengthening the muscles that support your spine, improving flexibility and posture, increasing blood flow for healing, and reducing stiffness and tension that contribute to discomfort.

Playlist: Back Pain Exercises

3 videos

Lower Back Stretches (Sitting Routine)

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Lower Back Stretches (Sitting Routine)

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Lower Back Stretches (Standing Routine)

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Spinal Stretches

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Knee pain and exercises videos

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Knee pain and exercises videos

Struggling with knee pain that's slowing you down? You're not alone - and the good news is, relief could be just a few movements away. Our expert-led knee pain exercise videos are designed to strengthen, support, and soothe your joints naturally. Whether you're dealing with arthritis, injury recovery, or everyday strain, discover safe, easy-to-follow routines that help reduce pain, improve mobility, and get you back to doing what you love.

by Victoria Raw

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Victoria Raw

Feature Writer

BA (Hons), English Literature

Victoria is a content writer with Patient whose special interests focus on mental wellbeing, societal trends and the impact of technology on our health.

Victoria has collaborated with various charities throughout her career, including Ovarian Cancer Action, Scleroderma and Raynaud's UK, St John Ambulance, Andy's Man Club, the RSPCA and Barnardo's. She has also worked with major retail brands such as Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Morrisons, as well as entertainment giants like Disney and Warner Bros.

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Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

General Practitioner, Medical Author

MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP (Paediatrics), DCH

Dr Colin Tidy is an NHS Doctor, based in Oxfordshire.

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