Massage and core training for mechanical low back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding connective tissue massage to a core exercise program helps people with mechanical low back pain feel better and move easier. You would attend supervised sessions twice a week for 8 weeks and do daily exercises at home.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 55 years old.
- You have mechanical low back pain diagnosed by a specialist.
- You can follow instructions and attend 2 sessions per week for 8 weeks while doing daily home exercises.
- You have not had lumbar spine surgery.
- You do not have conditions like inflammatory arthritis, tumor, infection, neurological disorders, diabetes, or other serious health issues.
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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