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Back Pain Affects Millions: Expert Tips for Relief

10/20/2025

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Back pain affects over 600 million adults worldwide.
In the United Kingdom, eight in ten people will experience back pain at some point.
Dr. Pamela Mehta of Resilience Orthopaedics recommends exercise types: stretching, core strengthening, and aerobic activity such as walking.
Cat-cow and child's pose are stretches that ease stiffness.
Persistent back pain should be evaluated by a doctor because it may indicate serious conditions such as cancer.

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Back pain affects over 600 million adults worldwide.
In the United Kingdom, eight in ten people will experience back pain at some point.
Dr. Pamela Mehta of Resilience Orthopaedics recommends exercise types: stretching, core strengthening, and aerobic activity such as walking.
Cat-cow and child's pose are stretches that ease stiffness.
Persistent back pain should be evaluated by a doctor because it may indicate serious conditions such as cancer.