A complementary medicine research study in over 30, 000 Australians has determined that a combination of exercise and education can reduce the risk of lower back pain episodes by 45%.
Steffens et al found that this integrative healthcare solution of :
• exercising 2 to 3 times per week in a clinic
• additional home exercises
• education, training, and ergonomic adjustment
• shoe insoles
• back belts
Resulted in reduced lower back pain episodes by 45%
There was no evidence to support that back belts, insoles, ergonomic adjustments or insoles alone reduced lower back pain.
Steffens et al found that this integrative healthcare solution of :
• exercising 2 to 3 times per week in a clinic
• additional home exercises
• education, training, and ergonomic adjustment
• shoe insoles
• back belts
Resulted in reduced lower back pain episodes by 45%
There was no evidence to support that back belts, insoles, ergonomic adjustments or insoles alone reduced lower back pain.