Not sure that’s going to convince people…
Via Daily Mail:
Five times a day, approximately 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide bow, kneel and place their heads on the ground in the direction of the holy city of Mecca.
The prayer, known as the Salat, is one of the five obligatory elements of the faith set forth by the holy book, the Qur’an.
And according to a new study, it helps reduce lower back pain symptoms.
Scientists say that if performed regularly and properly, the daily ritual can alleviate pain and increase elasticity of the joints.
While other studies have looked at the psychological effects of prayer, this is one of the first to look at possible physiological benefits.