Why Walking Doesn’t Fix Lower Back Pain (Most People Get This Wrong)

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Walking is one of the most common recommendations for lower back pain… but for a lot of people, it actually makes things worse.
In this video, I’m breaking down 5 reasons why walking won’t help your back pain—especially if you’re dealing with issues like sciatica, herniated discs, stenosis, degenerative disc disease, or arthritis in the spine.

You’ll learn why walking can sometimes increase pressure, reinforce bad movement patterns, and keep you stuck in the same cycle… even if you’re doing exactly what you were told.

If walking makes your back feel worse (or only helps temporarily), this video will help you understand what’s really going on and what needs to happen first.

00:00 - 5 reasons why walking won't help heal your lower back pain
00:51 - reason #1 - walking does not offload the spine
01:44 - reason #2 - coordination matters a lot
03:50 - reason #3 - walking makes you focus on the wrong thing
04:31 - reason #4 - setting yourself up for an even worse injury
05:40 - reason #5 - muscle imbalance is the root problem

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