Posted on 06/23/2024 8:17:34 AM PDT by ConservativeMind
Adults with a history of low back pain went nearly twice as long without a recurrence of their back pain if they walked regularly, a new study has found.
Repeated episodes of low back pain are very common, with seven in 10 people who recover from an episode going on to have a recurrence within a year.
Current best practice for back pain management and prevention suggests the combination of exercise and education. However, some forms of exercise are not accessible or affordable to many people due to their high cost, complexity, and need for supervision.
A clinical trial looked at whether walking could be an effective, cost-effective and accessible intervention. The trial followed 701 adults who had recently recovered from an episode of low back pain, randomly allocating participants to either an individualized walking program and six physiotherapist-guided education sessions over six months, or to a control group.
Researchers followed the participants for between one and three years, depending on when they joined.
Mark Hancock, says the findings could have a profound impact on how low back pain is managed.
"The intervention group had fewer occurrences of activity limiting pain compared to the control group, and a longer average period before they had a recurrence, with a median of 208 days compared to 112 days," Professor Hancock says.
"We don't know exactly why walking is so good for preventing back pain, but it is likely to include the combination of the gentle oscillatory movements, loading and strengthening the spinal structures and muscles, relaxation and stress relief, and release of 'feel-good' endorphins. And of course, we also know that walking comes with many other health benefits, including cardiovascular health, bone density, healthy weight, and improved mental health."
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Back operations by your 20s is not normal for running. Pounding all the cartilage out of your knees not long after that could be.
I concur. Walking is the BEST exercise for whatever ails you. (If you are mobile to begin with, of course!)
I have a new batch of PUPPIES and they are to the point where I can soon take them along on my daily morning walks.
The cat likes to go, too!
I have had some VERY serious back-going-out episodes in the past, to the point of being injected with Demerol. Ugh! I was ‘walking’ but my brain new for SURE that I SHOULD NOT BE WALKING!
I NEVER want to go back to that, for sure.
Call around and find one who uses a "non-force" technique, such as "Activator". No way will a good Chiro harm you.
Thanks!
My PCP went so far as to insinuate I was ‘Shopping’ for drugs when they prescribed
something Less then Extra Strenth Exceprin .
Do they Want us in perpetual Pain?
Ouch !
Sorry for that burden.
Which Dr. BLOW SMOKE!
.
The ‘Fauxi Fix’ seems to love
Inflicting Pain.
No discs left in the lowest 3 vertebra now, getting them separated and fused.
I'm 61...I gave my back hell as a mechanic, it's been bad for years.
Get your back x-rayed.
Can you get disc replacement, instead? I know a coworker who is happy with his, and he has the flexibility, still.
It’s not a good option in my case.
I have the spine of a degenerate.
This will probably just be the start.
I’ll likely need work going up later.
I walk 90 minutes every morning. Another reason is that walking is very rhythmical so cures many aliments.
Lets say you burn 1000 calories chopping wood or walking. Walking is better due to the rhythmical part PLUS you are strengthening your legs. Which are all important. Preserve and defend your legs, knees, ankles is the best health advice I can give.
That was long ago when I had a MUCH more stressful life.
I firmly believe in the mind/body connection. I think my brain told my body, “This woman needs to rest for a few weeks! Let’s take her out!” LOL!
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