Personalized physical activity is essential for treating and preventing back pain.
Back pain is the leading cause of disability in the Western world, and it has been shown that 80% of people will suffer from it at least once in their lifetime. This was discussed by Dr. Stefano Respizzi of Isokinetic Milan in La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Risk factors are numerous and often contradictory: among the possible triggers we can find both a sedentary lifestyle and sports. All of this makes it difficult to provide clear, one-size-fits-all advice on the most effective treatment.
Physical activity is universally considered the winning strategy for preventing back pain.
The article highlights the importance of undergoing a thorough specialist medical examination. After this step, the doctor can prescribe tests that make it possible to create a personalized physical activity program: working under the guidance of qualified professionals with a sports-oriented approach helps prevent new episodes of pain.
