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What makes people stick with exercises for back pain?

Lauren Finestone

Exercise is the gold standard treatment for chronic low back pain. The challenge is getting people to do it.

Exercise therapy is widely recommended as first-line treatment for chronic low back pain. Clinical guidelines consistently endorse it, and the evidence supporting its effectiveness is strong. But around 70% of people with chronic low back pain don't adhere to prescribed home exercises. This poor adherence contributes to prolonged disability and drives up healthcare costs. But understanding why people don't stick with exercise programs has proven...

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Published 03 March, 2026