Does body position affect mechanical traction for low back pain?
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether different body positions during mechanical traction (a treatment that gently pulls and stretches the spine) can improve outcomes for people with chronic low back pain. It may help if your pain has lasted more than 12 weeks and you want to see if a specific position makes the traction more effective for you.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had low back pain for more than 12 weeks (this is called chronic low back pain).
- Your pain level is at least 4 out of 10 on a standard pain scale.
- You do not have any of the following: a broken spine, certain types of arthritis, nerve pain down your leg, spinal narrowing, spine surgery, cancer, or recent infection causing back pain.
- 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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