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| Boilerpipe Text | Video: advice and exercises to help manage sciatica
In this video, a physiotherapist talks about how you can help your sciatica pain, and an exercise rehabilitation instructor demonstrates gentle exercises.
Media last reviewed: 2 March 2026
Media review due: 2 March 2029
See exercise video safety information
The exercises in this series of videos are suitable for most people in good health with a reasonable level of fitness.
Unless stated otherwise, they are general exercises only and are not aimed at treating any specific cause of pain or condition. Video titles and descriptions can give more information on how difficult the exercises are and who they are for.
Get advice from a healthcare professional (such as a GP) before trying them if:
you are not sure if the exercises are suitable for your current level of fitness
you have a health problem, an injury, any symptoms, are feeling unwell, or you have had a recent health event such as a heart attack or operation
you have any other concerns about your health
you are pregnant or have recently given birth
Stop the exercise immediately if you feel any pain or become unwell. If you are concerned about any symptoms, or they do not go away,
get help from 111 online
or call 111 for advice.
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# Exercises for sciatica problems
## Video: advice and exercises to help manage sciatica
In this video, a physiotherapist talks about how you can help your sciatica pain, and an exercise rehabilitation instructor demonstrates gentle exercises.
Media last reviewed: 2 March 2026
Media review due: 2 March 2029
See exercise video safety information
The exercises in this series of videos are suitable for most people in good health with a reasonable level of fitness.
Unless stated otherwise, they are general exercises only and are not aimed at treating any specific cause of pain or condition. Video titles and descriptions can give more information on how difficult the exercises are and who they are for.
Get advice from a healthcare professional (such as a GP) before trying them if:
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable for your current level of fitness
- you have a health problem, an injury, any symptoms, are feeling unwell, or you have had a recent health event such as a heart attack or operation
- you have any other concerns about your health
- you are pregnant or have recently given birth
Stop the exercise immediately if you feel any pain or become unwell. If you are concerned about any symptoms, or they do not go away, [get help from 111 online](https://111.nhs.uk/triage/check-your-symptoms) or call 111 for advice.
## More in [Exercise](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/)
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- Exercises for sciatica problems
- ### Running and aerobic exercises
- [How to warm up before exercising](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/how-to-warm-up-before-exercising/)
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| Readable Markdown | ## Video: advice and exercises to help manage sciatica
In this video, a physiotherapist talks about how you can help your sciatica pain, and an exercise rehabilitation instructor demonstrates gentle exercises.
Media last reviewed: 2 March 2026
Media review due: 2 March 2029
See exercise video safety information
The exercises in this series of videos are suitable for most people in good health with a reasonable level of fitness.
Unless stated otherwise, they are general exercises only and are not aimed at treating any specific cause of pain or condition. Video titles and descriptions can give more information on how difficult the exercises are and who they are for.
Get advice from a healthcare professional (such as a GP) before trying them if:
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable for your current level of fitness
- you have a health problem, an injury, any symptoms, are feeling unwell, or you have had a recent health event such as a heart attack or operation
- you have any other concerns about your health
- you are pregnant or have recently given birth
Stop the exercise immediately if you feel any pain or become unwell. If you are concerned about any symptoms, or they do not go away, [get help from 111 online](https://111.nhs.uk/triage/check-your-symptoms) or call 111 for advice.
Page last reviewed: 2 March 2026
Next review due: 2 March 2029 |
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