Adults with a history of low back pain lasted nearly twice as long without a recurrence if they walked regularly, a world-first study has found.
Adults with a history of low back pain lasted nearly twice as long without a recurrence if they walked regularly, a world-first study has found.
New research from Macquarie University’s Spinal Pain Research Group has the potential to change the way low back pain is managed, making effective interventions accessible to more people than ever before.
About four million Australians – and 800 million people worldwide – have low back pain, which is a leading cause of disability and reduced quality of life.
Recurrences 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.
Read more at Macquarie University
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