A recent randomized controlled study with 700 participants, published in the journal The Lancet (2024), shows: Regular walking can significantly reduce recurrences of non-specific back pain.
Key findings:
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Goal: Walking for 30 minutes 5 times a week
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Additional: 6 physiotherapy coaching sessions
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🔻 28% lower risk of recurring, limiting back pain
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⏳ Symptom-free period extended from 112 to 208 days
Conclusion for Practice:
Regular walking is a simple, safe, and cost-effective measure for the secondary prevention of back pain—and it can be easily integrated into daily life.
We would be happy to advise you personally on a suitable exercise program.
