Low back pain is a common complaint, although many fail to comply with countless hours in physical therapy sessions. A study was conducted between men and women aged 18-65 years old with low back pain. The participants where questioned about pain levels, feelings of disability, avoidance of daily activities, and muscle and walking endurance. Half of the participants completed a muscle strengthening program 2-3 times a week for 6 weeks. The other half completed a 6 week aerobic walking program 2-3 times a week, which started with 20 minutes of walking and progressed to 40 minutes. At completion of study, it was noted that both groups improved in all areas of assessment. This proves that a walking and/or strengthening program was as effective as physical therapy sessions performed at a clinic and that people should focus on regular exercise to both control and avoid common low back pain. (Walking Away from Back Pain, published in Clinical Rehabilitation journal)
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