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Walking Over 100 Minutes Daily Cuts Back Pain Risk

1/3/2026

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Walking more than 100 minutes daily reduces the risk of lower back pain by 23%, per a Norwegian study.
The study involved 11,194 adults and found that walking time matters more than walking speed for prevention.
Chronic back pain affects millions globally and incurs high medical costs.
People can protect the back during fitness by breaking up sitting every 30 minutes and aiming for 6,000–7,000 steps daily.

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Walking more than 100 minutes daily reduces the risk of lower back pain by 23%, per a Norwegian study.
The study involved 11,194 adults and found that walking time matters more than walking speed for prevention.
Chronic back pain affects millions globally and incurs high medical costs.
People can protect the back during fitness by breaking up sitting every 30 minutes and aiming for 6,000–7,000 steps daily.