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Daily 100-Minute Walk Lowers Chronic Lower Back Pain Risk by 23%

Researchers say focusing on walking duration rather than pace could offer a low-cost prevention strategy against chronic back pain poised to affect 843 million people by 2050.

Getting more steps is linked to a reduced risk of back pain, the study showed.
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Overview

  • A JAMA Network Open study of more than 11,000 adults followed over four years used accelerometers to track daily walking volume and intensity.
  • Participants walking 101 to 124 minutes per day had a 23% lower risk of developing chronic lower back pain, and those walking 125 minutes or more saw a 24% reduction.
  • Researchers found that total walking duration matters more than walking speed or intensity in preventing chronic back pain.
  • About 600 million people worldwide currently suffer from lower back pain, which is the leading cause of disability and can incur over $30,000 in related costs within five years of diagnosis.
  • With cases expected to rise to 843 million by 2050, experts recommend incorporating regular walks into daily routines to strengthen spinal support muscles and improve circulation.