By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Sep 9 2025 Researchers tracking over 11,000 adults reveal that simply walking longer each day, rather than faster, may help protect against one of the world’s leading causes of disability. Study: Volume and Intensity of Walking and Risk of Chronic Low Back Pain . Image credit: Chay_Tee/Shutterstock.com Millions of people worldwide suffer from chronic low back pain, but regular physical activity could reduce it. A recent study in JAMA Network