Back Pain Archive

Chronic back pain (pain that lasts more than 12 weeks) can be more challenging to diagnose and treat compared to short-term pain from an injury. The first-line approach is conservative treatment, such as over-the-counter pain medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. However, sometimes these are not enough, and advanced methods are needed. Depending on the source of chronic back pain, these can include stronger prescription medication, corticosteroid injections, and surgery.

A 2025 study of more than 11,000 people (average age 55), followed for about four years, those who walked more than 100 minutes a day had a 23% lower risk of chronic low back pain, compared with people who walked less than 78 minutes per day.

Men can overcome the barrier of back pain in the bedroom by trying different sexual positions and adjusting their intensity and frequency.

People who experience back pain may find some relief by increasing daily activity by 20 minutes and reducing daily sitting time by 40 minutes, according to a 2024 study.

A 2024 study suggested that walking regularly may help stave off repeat episodes of low back pain.