Reducing low back pain may be as simple as donning your comfortable shoes and going for a walk every day.
Norwegian researchers have found that walking 100 minutes a day can reduce your risk of chronic back pain by nearly a quarter, regardless of the speed at which you walk.
How Long You Walk Matters
In a study published in JAMA Open Network in June, researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology analyzed data from the Trondelag Health Study in Norway, which followed more than 11,000 adults for four years.
Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
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Rachel Melegrito worked as an occupational therapist, specializing in neurological cases. Melegrito also taught university courses in basic sciences and professional occupational therapy. She earned a master's degree in childhood development and education in 2019. Since 2020, Melegrito has written extensively on health topics for various publications and brands.
