Back pain is a common issue that many people deal with.
It can be triggered by various factors such as prolonged sitting at desks or sleeping in uncomfortable positions. However, if you’re battling lower back pain, there’s one simple remedy which could significantly improve your health.
According to TikTok doctor, Dr Karan Raj, doing one straightforward activity could double your chances of being pain-free if you suffer from lower back pain. He cites a study which found that walking can have a transformative impact on people’s lives.
Participants in the study who followed a walking programme reported fewer instances of back pain compared to those who didn’t. They also enjoyed more pain-free days before the issue resurfaced.
Dr Raj explained: “These results came from walking just three to five times a week for an average total of 130 minutes a week. We actually don’t know why walking is good for back pain.”
He speculated it could be due to the gentle oscillatory movements, which strengthen the muscles around the spine, and trigger the release of feel-good endorphins.
The expert noted many people tend to avoid physical activity when they’re in pain for fear of exacerbating the problem. However, he advises that engaging in as much gentle exercise as possible could actually be more beneficial than harmful.
Since sharing his advice, many have been astounded that such a simple exercise could be so beneficial. A lot of people appeared to learn something new.
Meanwhile, others shared their own experiences of how it has worked wonders for them in the past.
One person commented: “Why I got a walking pad for my desk at home. I would feel so much better than just sitting in a chair all day.”
Another person chimed in with: “I ignore back pain as much as possible when it occurs, and carry on as normal. Movement is the best thing for it.”
A third person also responded: “I suffer with lower back pain most days, and it mostly goes away when I go for a walk.”
Meanwhile, a fourth also wrote: “Last bit is definitely best advice for patients. Doing what you can physically that’s the least aggravating. Such a variety for back pain presentations.”