Can’t Walk 100 Minutes a Day? You Can Still Cut Back Pain Risk (Here’s How)

Bar chart showing how even 78 minutes of daily walking reduces chronic low back pain risk, based on JAMA Network Open 2025 study.

 New research shows you don’t need long walks to lower back pain risk. Just 78+ minutes daily may help prevent chronic low back pain. Learn how to get started — even in short bursts.

🚨 New Study Confirms It: Walking Prevents Back Pain

A June 2025 JAMA Network Open study followed 11,194 people for over 4 years. The findings?

🔹 Walking more than 100 minutes/day = 23% lower risk of chronic low back pain
🔹 Even 78–100 minutes/day lowered risk by 13%
🔹 Walking intensity helped—but duration mattered more

Why This Matters for You (Especially If You’re Busy)

You don’t need a fancy plan. You don’t even need 100 minutes every single day.

➡️ Break it into 3 walks a day
➡️ Swap one sit session for a stroll
➡️ Focus on consistency over perfection

Already in Pain? Walking Helps, But You Might Need a Jumpstart

At our Libertyville office, we help people reduce back pain quickly — often in just 1–3 visits — so they can walk pain-free again.

📲 Text Dr. Steve at 847-778-3627 for an appointment
📍503 East Park Ave, Libertyville, IL
🌐 LibertyvilleChiropractor.com

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