The best things you can do for back pain

A bad back often has no clear physical cause — but what often helps is movement. In Good Shape looks at what actually matters in back training and which workouts make a real difference. 

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For a long time, rest was considered the best treatment for back pain. But science has shown the opposite: inactivity can actually make things worse. The real therapy is movement. Activities that work the muscles evenly — like swimming, dancing, cycling, or Nordic walking — are especially effective. But In Good Shape also explores surprising alternatives, including bouldering, barre, and reformer Pilates. How effective are these trending workouts — and where do their limits lie?

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