Stretching for chronic low back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special stretching technique for the connective tissue in your lower back can help reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic low back pain (pain lasting 3 months or more). You would attend physiotherapy sessions and do regular stretches.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old.
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months.
- You can understand instructions and cooperate with the treatment.
- You are willing to attend all scheduled check-ups and therapy sessions.
- You have not had spinal surgery, and your back pain is not due to a serious condition like an infection or tumor.
- You do not have orthopedic issues (like flat feet) or neurological problems (like multiple sclerosis), and you are not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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