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Aerobic exercise in the treatment and prevention of low back pain
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwest Hospital, Seattle, WA 98133.
Occupational Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|January 1, 1988
Abstract:
This article evaluates the role of aerobic exercise in the treatment of low back pain and related disability. A regular exercise program can improve strength and endurance, prevent fatigue from causing improper body mechanics, increase beta-endorphin levels, reduce depression and give patients an overall feeling of well-being.