Four out of five New Zealanders will suffer from Back Pain during their lifetime, costing ACC more than 300 Million dollars per year and being the second most common cause of sick days off work.

Working out regularly can boost the mood of those with chronic pain and illnesses such as back pain, cancer and heart disease. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine analysed 90 previous studies of exercise and mood correlation.

A study has found that weekly yoga and stretching classes can ease the pain for those suffering with chronic lower back pain.