Water therapy for chronic low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of water-based exercise (active and passive) with standard physical therapy to see which is more effective for long-term back pain. It aims to find a treatment that can help reduce pain and improve function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months without a specific cause.
- You can attend therapy sessions and give written consent.
- You do not have acute back pain or warning signs like fracture, cancer, or infection.
- You have not had spinal surgery in the last 6 months.
- You do not have neurological conditions affecting balance or walking, or heart/lung problems that make water therapy unsafe.
- 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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