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Doctor explains: When back pain indicates a serious problem

Most back pain passes within days or weeks, but data show it is one of the most common conditions. When is it just a muscle strain and when might the pain be a sign of something else?

|ByDR. KAY ALKARA
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Walking over 100 minutes daily reduces chronic lower back pain risk by up to 23%.

Walking over 100 minutes daily reduces chronic lower back pain risk by up to 23%

Walking is a simple, low-cost activity that can reduce the burden of lower back pain, says study author.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Recommended Mattress for Back Pain: How to Choose Right and Finally Sleep Without Pain

Recommended mattress for back pain: How to choose right and finally sleep without pain

Back pain is increasingly common, affecting even young people - not just those with physical jobs, but also anyone spending long hours sitting or working in front of a screen.

|ByIN COOPERATION WITH PANDA
A HEBREW UNIVERSITY team discovered that when one experiences acute pain, the brain has a built-in way to dial down pain signals – like pressing the brakes – to keep them from going into overdrive.

New study finds only 10% of nonsurgical treatments for lower back pain are effective

The analysis found NSAIDs effective for acute low back pain vs. placebo, while non-drug treatments showed no significant benefit.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF