Chronic back pain is a serious health issue affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. It is not uncommon for back pain to significantly impair quality of life, forcing people to take time off work or undergoing long-term treatment. Furthermore, the cumulative medical costs can place a strain on people’s lives financially.
Against this backdrop, research that provides scientific support for measures to prevent back pain have been eagerly awaited. While it is widely known that exercise is good for overall health, specific evidence regarding the prevention of lower back pain is limited. In particular, it has long been unclear how effective simple daily actions can be.
A recent large-scale study