Hydrotherapy for athletes with long-term back pain
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether group hydrotherapy (water-based exercise) can help athletes with long-term low back pain. It may be a good fit if you are an active athlete, have had back pain for at least 3 months, and train frequently.
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Who can take part
- You are an athlete (train or compete regularly).
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months.
- Your pain is at least a 4 on a 0–10 scale.
- You train more than 5 times a week.
- Your back pain is not new or sudden (acute).
- You do not have nerve-related symptoms like weakness, numbness, or pain shooting down your leg.
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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