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Walking May Do Wonders for Back Pain New research from Australia indicates that starting a walking regimen can significantly delay recurrent episodes of back pain compared to not walking. Mark Hancock, a physiotherapy professor at Macquarie University, suggests walking might help due to its gentle movements, spinal strengthening, relaxation, stress relief, and endorphin release. Low back pain affects over 800 million people globally, often recurring after initial relief. Standard care includes special exercises and patient education, but Hancock's team investigated the benefits of walking. In a trial with 701 adults who had recently recovered from back pain, those who participated in a personalized walking program and received educational sessions experienced fewer pain recurrences and had a longer pain-free period (median of 208 days) compared to the control group (median of 112 days). Walking is accessible, low-cost, and suitable for nearly everyone.

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