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  • Back pain

    Find out how to relieve back pain, what can cause it, and when to get medical advice.

  • Sciatica

    Read about sciatica, which is pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. Find out about the symptoms, what you can do to ease the pain, and when to get medical help.

  • Slipped disc

    Read about slipped disc, including what it is, what causes it, how it's diagnosed and treated, plus how to prevent it.

  • Symptoms of kidney cancer

    Find out about the symptoms of kidney cancer, which can include blood in your pee and pain in your back or side.

  • Ankylosing spondylitis - Symptoms

    The symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can vary from person to person, but usually develop slowly over several months or years.

  • Scoliosis - Treatment in adults

    Read about the main treatments for scoliosis in adults, including painkillers, spinal injections and surgery.

  • Cancer - Signs and symptoms

    It's important to be aware of any unexplained symptoms, such as the sudden appearance of a lump, blood in your pee, or a change to your usual bowel habits.

  • Back pain pilates video workout

    A pilates home video workout for people with back pain from the NHS Fitness Studio, where you can find a range of workout routines to suit you, whether your aim is to lose weight, improve your overall fitness, or de-stress.

  • Pilates and yoga exercise videos

    Pilates and yoga exercises, including exercises for beginners and exercises for people with problems such as back pain and arthritis.

  • Symptoms of cervical cancer

    Find out what the main symptoms of cervical cancer are, such as vaginal bleeding that's unusual for you, pain during sex, changes in vaginal discharge and lower back pain.