Stretching techniques for chronic low back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two gentle stretching techniques to see which one better eases chronic low back pain. It may help if you have had ongoing pain for months and are looking for a non-surgical treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months.
- Your pain level is between 4 and 7 on a 0-10 scale (moderate pain).
- Your back pain affects your daily activities but not too severely (disability score between 14% and 50%).
- You do not have nerve problems, a herniated disc, or recent surgery, and 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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