03/20/2026
🏃♂️ Can running really help chronic low back pain?
A recent study says yes, especially for the mental side of pain. Adults with chronic low back pain who did a gradual run–walk program for 12 weeks saw improvements in mood, stress, and how much they worried about their pain. They were less likely to expect the worst, even if anxiety itself didn’t change much. 🧠
The takeaway: movement like running may help change how pain is experienced, not just how the back feels physically.
Check out this infographic for more on healthy running! https://chiroup.short.gy/fPuRpR
Source: Wittchen PJ, et al. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. August 2025 Aug 8. Link