Prevent low back pain by walking more
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According to a recent study published in The Lancet journal, walking can effectively help prevent lower back pain. Regular walks help strengthen the muscles supporting your spine, improve posture, and enhance circulation, all of which contribute to reducing back discomfort. To prevent the recurrence of lower back pain, the study authors recommend following a regular walking program of at least 30 minutes, five or more days a week.
Source
Pocovi, N. C., Lin, C. C., French, S. D., Graham, P. L., van Dongen, J. M., Latimer, J., Merom, D., Tiedemann, A., Maher, C. G., Clavisi, O., Tong, S. Y. K., & Hancock, M. J. (2024). Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an individualised, progressive walking and education intervention for the prevention of low back pain recurrence in Australia (WalkBack): a randomised controlled trial. Lancet (London, England), S0140-6736(24)00755-4. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00755-4
Additional Reading
https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/19/health/low-back-pain-walking-wellness/index.html
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/taking-regular-walks-may-help-reduce-lower-back-pain