Simple daily activity could reduce the risk of lower back pain, find the study
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Giving longer walks could improve back pain, according to a new study.
The researchers in Norway investigated how chronic low back pain, a “prevalent and expensive condition” could be reduced by regular physical activity, including accessible walk.
The study, published in the Jama Network Open magazine, measured the daily walking volume and the intensity of walking among more than 11,000 participants over 20 years.
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Then, the participants reported any incidence of low back pain that lasted three months or more in the last year.
Statistics show that more than a quarter of Americans report that they experience chronic lower or sciatic pain. (Istock)
Walking for more than 100 minutes per day resulted in a risk of 23% lower pain compared to walking less than 78 minutes per day, depending on the results.
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The intensity of walking was also associated with a chronic risk of low back pain, but in a “lower degree” than the walking volume, the researchers said.
Walking for more than 100 minutes per day resulted in a risk of pain 23% lower, according to a recent study. (Istock)
“In this cohort study, the daily walking volume and the intensity of walking were associated inversely with the risk of chronic [lower back pain]”The study concluded.
“The findings suggest that walking volume can have a more pronounced benefit than walking intensity.”
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“These findings suggest that public health policies and strategies that promote walking could help reduce chronic occurrence [lower back pain]”
A high -ranking couple trotes next to each other on a bridge, laughing and smiling while enjoying their physical conditioning routine under the radiant sun, promoting health, well -being and joy. (Istock)
Dr. Arthur L. Jenkins III, Neurozyrtidio certified by the Board and founder of Jenkins Neurospine in New York City, confirmed in an interview with News Digital that the long walks “are good”, provided that other orthopedic problems do not make it difficult to walk.
“I always encourage my patients to walk already involve their nucleus (press their abdominals and back) while walking to exercise more than just their legs and straighten their backs,” he advised.
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Statistics show that more than a quarter of Americans report that they experience chronic lower or sciatic pain.
News Digital contacted the study authors to comment.
Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for News Digital.