Back pain and exercises videos
Peer reviewed by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Victoria Raw
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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.
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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?
How does back pain occur?
How much back pain is normal?
Could back pain be something worse?
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?
What are the best painkillers for back pain?
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)
Lilly Sabri, MHPC
Lower Back Stretches (Sitting Routine)
Lilly Sabri, MHPC
Lower Back Stretches (Standing Routine)
Lilly Sabri, MHPC
Spinal Stretches
Lilly Sabri, MHPC
Article history
The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
Originally published
Authored by:
Victoria RawPeer reviewed by
Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
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