Core exercises for low back and neck pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether simple core and functional exercises can help reduce low back and neck pain in people who are not very active. If you have mild to moderate pain and don't exercise much, this could help you find relief.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have low back pain or neck pain during daily activities, not caused by a specific injury or disease.
- You exercise less than twice a week or not at all.
- You do not have any chronic muscle, joint, nerve, heart, or blood vessel conditions.
- You have not had back or neck surgery in the last 6 months.
- You are not currently doing physiotherapy or a structured exercise program.
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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