Being in nature can help people with chronic back pain manage their condition
A new study found the natural environment helped people to reduce isolation, anxiety and stress levels caused by their pain

Lower back pain, like many other forms of physical discomfort, can be debilitating, isolating and exhausting.
This study addresses important questions about health equity and the significant physical barriers faced by people living with chronic pain in accessing natural spaces.
Dr Kayleigh Wyles
Associate Professor in Psychology
Professor Patricia Schofield
Professor in Clinical Nursing
Researchers say the study highlights the importance of healthcare that addresses patients’ physical and emotional well-being
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