According to the Lancet study, walking for a minimum of 30 minutes daily can help reduce pain in the lower back. While walking is a low-cost and effective exercise, doctors suggest some precautions. Read on.
Sonia Mahurkar, a 30-year-old IT professional living in Gurgaon, complained of chronic lower back pain, which had been going on for a long time. When she visited her doctor in December last year, the spine specialist pointed out that hours of sitting before the computer was a key reason behind her pain. But instead of medication, the doctor advised her to walk regularly, for at least half an hour.
In about a month, Sonia felt a significant decrease in pain. Sonia's is not a stand-alone case. In a recent Lancet study, researchers found that regular walking significantly helped reduce the risk of low back pain flare-ups in people with a history of the condition.
According to the study, walking for a minimum of 30 minutes daily can help reduce pain in the lower back. This was a world-first trial that was aimed at determining the effectiveness of walking, a low-cost exercise. Dr S Vidyadhara, Chairman & HOD - Spine Surgery and Consultant - Robotic Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, shares his insights.
How Does Walking Help Reduce Lower Back Pain? Walking is a low-impact exercise that puts minimal stress on your joints and strengthens the core and back muscles supporting the spine, says Dr S Vidyadhara. He adds that this leads to improved stability, better bo.
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