Core exercises for lower back pain and balance
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether core-strengthening exercises can improve pelvic alignment, balance, and agility for people with lower cross syndrome—a pattern of muscle tightness and weakness that often causes low back pain. If you have mild to moderate lower back pain that gets better when you move, you may be a candidate.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 35 years old
- You have lower back pain that is mild to moderate (pain level 3–7 on a 0–10 scale) and only bothers you during sustained positions like sitting or standing
- Your weight is in a normal range for your height (BMI 18.5–24.9)
- You have tight hip flexors and lower back muscles, confirmed by simple physical tests
- You do NOT have numbness, tingling, shooting pain, or leg symptoms when walking
- You are not pregnant, have not had back surgery, and do not have a spine deformity or degenerative disease
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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