Over 600 million people around the globe are living with recurrent lower back pain, according to a recent study. Globally, low back pain (LBP) is currently the leading cause of disability. By 2050, it's estimated that about 850 million people worldwide will be living with debilitating low back pain.
Common interventions and treatments for low back pain typically include medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and costly physical therapy.
For many, their go-to remedy for lower back pain is resting and not moving one's body in ways that might aggravate the pain. However, in the long run, resting too much when you're prone to recurrent lower back pain may be detrimental and could make LBP recurrences more frequent over time.
Accumulating evidence suggests that staying physically active and avoiding sedentarism reduces the frequency of recurrent back pain. Always speak to a healthcare provider before starting an exercise program if you're prone to severe low back pain.
According to a new study (Pocovi et al., 2024), walking can help people with recurrent lower back pain reduce the........