Serious viral pneumonia is more likely to happen in those with a weakened immune system, such as: Babies who are born too early. Children with heart and lung problems. People who have HIV/AIDS. People receiving chemotherapy for cancer, or other medicines that weaken the immune system.
Lower back pain: How exercise helps. When you're in pain you may feel like resting, but staying active is good for your back. Exercises for lower back pain can strengthen back, stomach and leg muscles. They help support your spine, relieving back pain. Ideally, choose activities that involve endurance,strength and flexibility such as walking, swimming or cycling.
In light of the human and economic costs of chronic pain, as well as evidence that many people who have chronic pain turn to complementary health approaches for relief, NCCIH places a high priority on pain-related research. Massage may be helpful for chronic low-back pain. 2  There is some evidence that progressive relaxation may help relieve low-back pain, but studies on this topic have not been of the highest quality. 3  Spinal manipulation can provide relief from low-back pain and appears to work at least as well as other treatments.