A Norwegian study reveals a strong link between daily walking and reduced chronic low back pain risk. Participants averaging 78-100 minutes of walking daily showed a 13% lower risk, while those exceeding 100 minutes saw a 23% reduction. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, involved over 11,000 adults wearing accelerometers to track activity. Researchers suggest daily walking volume is more crucial than intensity in preventing chronic back pain, advocating for public health initiatives promoting walking to combat this prevalent issue.

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