Tape or exercise for menopause-related low back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether kinesiotaping (a special stretchy tape on the skin) or endurance exercises better relieve low back pain in women after menopause. It may help you if you are between 50 and 60, have general low back pain, and are otherwise healthy.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who has gone through natural menopause (not from surgery or premature menopause).
- You are between 50 and 60 years old.
- You have low back pain that is not caused by a specific back problem (like a slipped disc or arthritis).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is below 35 (a measure of weight relative to height).
- You are generally healthy and do not have major health issues like heart disease, nerve problems, or balance disorders.
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