10/17/2026
The one activity that helps heal most types of back pain tends to be tolerable even if you have severe pain is … Walking in a warm pool.
How does it help?
👉Walking in chest-deep water reduces pressure on the painful, sensitive structures in your back.
👉The heated water in the pool (88°F to 92°F) spurs blood flow that helps relax painful spasms and delivers oxygen and healing nutrients directly to the injured tissues.
👉Walking backward in the pool shifts work away from your quads and into your glutes and hamstrings - these are the muscles that usually need to be strengthened to better support your pelvis and lower back.
👉For herniated or bulging discs, gentle aquatic movement helps hydrate the injured spinal disc(s) and deliver the nutrients it needs to heal.
👉Less Painful Joint Mobility: Buoyancy minimizes friction across arthritic or inflamed spinal joints, while the water's natural resistance strengthens core muscles without harsh impact.
Talk to your doctor about if this might be right for you!