We all know how important exercise is to our health, well here is one more reason to exercise.

Physical inactivity is connected to chronic pain which can lead to skeletal pain, which affect the muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones.  It seems that more and more people are suffering from chronic pain than ever before.  Chronic conditions such as back pain, arthritis and neck pain which then lead to fatigue, stress and even depression is increasing more and more.  Some experts have gone as far as calling this increase in musculoskeletal conditions an epidemic.

According to a study done in 2008 and published in BMs Musculoskeletal Disorders, there is a connection between chronic musculoskeletal conditions with lack of physical activity.  It seems that our bodies need constant exercise in the form of movement.  We don’t have to go an extreme of running a marathon but daily walking will be extremely beneficial to our bodies.  To view the actual study you can visit www.biomedcentral.com.

The list continues to grow on the reasons to exercise.  So, in essence this is a warning! Don’t wait to be in pain to begin exercising because mostly likely you will not do it.  It is important to remember that a consistent, balanced fitness program of muscle strengthening, cardio and stretching will do more than help with the prevention of chronic pain.  A daily and even a weekly exercise routine will  help prevent other serious conditions such as hypertension and heart disease.

So, let’s get those walking shoes on and start walking today!

Until next time,