Tai Chi and Exercise for Chronic Lower Back Pain
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This study tests if combining core stability training, blood flow restriction, and Tai Chi can improve muscle function and reduce pain in adults with long-term lower back pain. It may help if you have had back pain for at least 3 months and it is not caused by a specific injury or disease.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have had lower back pain for at least 3 months.
- Your back pain is not caused by a specific condition like a fracture, arthritis, or tumor.
- You can read and speak Mandarin Chinese.
- Your average pain level is 5 or lower on a 0–10 scale.
- You do not have serious heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease, or high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat.
Quick eligibility check
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