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Jack McNamara, and ,The Conversation

Walking backward could help with back pain — and carry other health benefits


Walking doesn’t require any special equipment or gym memberships, and best of all, it’s completely free. For most of us, walking is something we do automatically. It doesn’t require conscious effort, so many of us fail to remember the benefits of walking for health. But what happens if we stop walking on autopilot and start challenging our brains and bodies by walking backward? Not only does this change of direction demand more of our attention, but it may also bring additional health benefits.

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