Balance exercises for back pain after menopause
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether special balance exercises (sensory-motor training) can help improve stability in women after menopause who have long-lasting low back pain. The goal is to see if this type of training reduces pain and improves balance.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 50 and 65 years old.
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months (not caused by an injury or specific disease).
- You have been through menopause at least 3 years ago.
- Your BMI (a measure of body fat based on height and weight) is less than 30.
- You do not have injuries or disorders of the muscles, bones, heart, lungs, brain, or nerves, and you have not had back surgery.
Quick eligibility check
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