A groundbreaking study by Macquarie University’s Spinal Pain Research Group found that adults who regularly walked experienced longer periods without a recurrence of low back pain. This discovery has the potential to revolutionize the management of back pain by shifting the focus from treatment to prevention. The study involved an individualized walking program combined with education sessions, proving that walking is a simple, cost-effective, and accessible way to prevent recurrences of low back pain. The results showed that participants in the intervention group had fewer occurrences of pain and longer pain-free periods compared to the control group. These findings were published in The Lancet, highlighting the significance of this research in improving back pain management.
https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/june-2024/walking-away-from-pain-world-first-study-shows-dramatic-improvement-in-lower-back-trouble