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Dr. Andrew Sama, the co-chief of spine surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, said that if you’re new to exercise or haven’t worked out in a while, the safest forms of aerobic exercise are low-impact workouts such as walking, using an elliptical machine, cycling and swimming, since they put less pressure on your back than other forms of aerobic activity.
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Dr. Andrew Sama, co-chief of spine surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery, stated that low-impact aerobic exercises like walking, elliptical use, cycling, and swimming are safest for exercise newcomers or those returning to exercise, as they exert less pressure on the back.
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Dr. Andrew Sama
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2025-08-19",
    "person": "Dr. Andrew Sama",
    "location": "New York City",
    "organization": "Hospital for Special Surgery"
}
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Health Exercise Back Pain
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September 25, 2026 at 4:17 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 4:17 AM (2 weeks ago)

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What Are the Best Exercises for Back Pain?
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https://nytimes.com/2025/08/19/well/move/exercise-back-pain.html

A growing body of research suggests that physical activity can help manage chronic low back pain, despite initial fears of worsening the condition. Experts recommend movement breaks, core strengthening, and low-impact cardio.

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