No need to treat lower back pain with pain medications and physiotherapy techniques. Just walk to keep lower back pain at bay. An Israeli research study reported walking can effectively treat lower back pain.
The study results have been published in Clinical Rehabilitation, a physiotherapy journal.
A collaborative study conducted by Dr. Michal Katz-Leurer, Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University with Ilana Shnayderman, a physiotherapist and graduate student at Department of Physical Therapy, Tel Aviv University. The researchers said walking for at least 20 to 40 minutes a week can be easy for anyone, and it can treat the lower back pain.
Previous research studies showed that active walking can help the abdominal and back muscles to work concomitantly. The results are equal to workouts specific for the abdomen and back muscles. When compared to gym workouts, walking is pretty simple and no need to specific gym instruments and supervision.
The study included 52 participants with lower back pain and the participants were assessed by informed questionnaire. They were assessed for walking and muscle stamina, pain levels, psychological consequences of lower back pain such as feeling as disability, avoiding day-to-day activities due to pain etc.
The participants were randomly selected, and they underwent either muscle strengthening program or aerobic walking. The walking group completed six week program with 2 - 3 times walking, every week, for 20 minutes, which was gradually, increased to 40 minutes. Rest of the participants were asked to complete a clinic-based muscle strengthening program with 2 – 3 sessions, every week, for 6 weeks.
The walking and muscle endurance was significantly improved in both groups and the effect of walking was similar to treatment received in clinic-based setup, said the Dr. Michal.
The walking and muscle endurance was significantly improved in both groups and the effect of walking was similar to treatment received in clinic-based setup, said the Dr. Michal.
The walking program improved the quality of life and helped them to lead healthier lifestyle. When compared to initial stages, the participants of the walking group were able to walk more than 0.05 miles further within six minutes, Dr. Michal added.
Moderately active people are less likely to suffer with lower back pain. Walking can reduce mental stress and blood pressure and augment the immune system and brain functioning, the researcher wrote in the publication.
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