Hot spring therapy plus physical therapy for chronic back pain
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding hot spring therapy (balneotherapy) to a standard physical therapy program can improve pain and function for people with chronic nerve-related back pain. It may help if you have long-term sciatica-like pain and have not had recent hot spring treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You have ongoing pain from a pinched nerve in your lower back (confirmed by MRI and nerve tests)
- You are not pregnant, do not have an active infection, and are not in heart, liver, or kidney failure
- You do not have open skin sores, bleeding problems, or a history of seizures
- You have not had regular hot spring therapy in the past 3 months
- You have not had back surgery or a recent operation
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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