Exercise is commonly advised as one of the bestways to help prevent and manage most back pain. The type of exercise you do does not matter as long as you do something and remain active. Some people find that swimming helps them, others swear by yoga, while many people enjoy walking or running. The choiceof exercise is yours because if you enjoy what you are doing, you will be more likely to continue and see the benefits.
Exercises for back pain
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Exercises for back pain
Exercises for back pain
Description
Exercise is commonly advised as one of the bestways to help prevent and manage most back pain. The type of exercise you do does not matter as long as you do something and remain active. Some people find that swimming helps them, others swear by yoga, while many people enjoy walking or running. The choiceof exercise is yours because if you enjoy what you are doing, you will be more likely to continue and see the benefits.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Hazards
Other
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Training/guidance (for workers)
Exercises
Purpose of the material
Training
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Type of visual resource
Leaflet/Booklet