In this video a physiotherapist demonstrates gentle exercises for piriformis syndrome, a form of sciatica. The aim of these exercises is to stretch and mobilise the piriformis muscle in the buttocks and therefore to reduce the symptoms of sciatica. This video is part of a series on exercises for sciatica. Learn more about sciatica http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Sciatica/Pages/Introduction.aspx/conditions/Sciatica/Pages/Introduction.aspx

In this video a physiotherapist demonstrates gentle exercises for a herniated or slipped disc, a form of sciatica. The aim of these exercises is to reduce the pressure on the nerve caused by the slipped disc and to reduce the inflammation around it. This video is part of a series on exercises for sciatica. What is a slipped disc? http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Slipped-disc/Pages/Introduction.aspx