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Free online courseBack care classes

Duration of the online course: 1 hours and 15 minutes

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Ease back pain and improve posture with a free online physiotherapy course. Short guided sessions, safe movements, and a confidence boost for daily life.

In this free course, learn about

  • Core goals of the NHS back care program: pain relief, mobility, strength and safe movement habits
  • Session 1 fundamentals: posture basics, gentle mobility drills and breathing/abdominal engagement
  • Session 2 progressions: movements to build spinal control and stability with increased range
  • Upper-back strengthening exercise that supports posture and correct alignment (how to do it safely)
  • Session 3 routine structure and technique cues for key stretches and strengthening moves
  • Benefits and correct form of the 'thread the needle' stretch for upper back/shoulder mobility
  • Session 4 sequence: accurate progression/order of exercises and why the order matters
  • Session 5: hip/glute mobility and stretching to reduce strain on the lower back
  • Purpose of the 'figure four' ankle-on-thigh position to target hip rotators/glutes and ease tightness
  • Session 6: pelvic motion (tilt/rock) to activate abdominals and support the spine
  • Common form mistakes to avoid and modifications for comfort and safety across sessions
  • How to build a consistent home routine using these sessions to support long-term back health

Course Description

Daily life can be tough on your back. Long hours sitting, lifting awkwardly, stress, and poor posture can lead to stiffness, aches, and that nagging feeling that your body is not moving the way it should. This free online course in physiotherapy-focused back care helps you rebuild confidence in movement with gentle, practical sessions that support a healthier spine, better alignment, and stronger everyday habits.

Across the program, you will be guided through calm, approachable classes designed to reduce tension and improve mobility while gradually building strength where many people are weak: the deep core, the glutes, and the muscles that support the upper back and shoulders. The sessions emphasize control and quality over intensity, helping you feel what good posture and smooth movement actually feel like, rather than pushing through discomfort.

You will practice movements that encourage a more stable pelvis and activated abdominals, stretches that open tight areas, and techniques that relieve stiffness in the upper back and hips. The course also reinforces balanced posture and body awareness, which can make a real difference not only during exercise but while working, driving, sleeping, and walking. As you progress, the routines feel more familiar and coordinated, making it easier to stay consistent and translate what you learn into daily life.

This course is ideal if you want a structured, easy-to-follow plan that supports back care without needing equipment or a gym. It is also a great starting point if you are returning to movement after time away and want sessions that prioritize safety, comfort, and steady improvement. By the end, you will have a simple framework for maintaining a healthier back, managing common tightness, and keeping your posture and mobility on track.

Course content

  • Video class: Back care - Class 1 | NHS 12m
  • Exercise: What is the primary focus of the back care program session described?
  • Video class: Back care - Class 2 | NHS 12m
  • Exercise: Which movement in the back care program is designed to strengthen the muscles in the upper back and help with posture and correct alignment?
  • Video class: Back care - Class 3 | NHS 13m
  • Exercise: What is the primary benefit of the 'thread the needle' stretch in Jade's back care program?
  • Video class: Back care - Class 4 | NHS 12m
  • Exercise: Which of the following sequences accurately reflects the progression of exercises in session four of the back care program?
  • Video class: Back care - Class 5 | NHS 13m
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of placing the ankle on top of the thigh during the 'figure four' pose in the back care class?
  • Video class: Back care - Class 6 | NHS 12m
  • Exercise: What type of motion is performed with the pelvis to activate the abdominals during the back care plan exercise?

This free course includes:

1 hours and 15 minutes of online video course

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