Pilates and strength training for chronic low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if doing Pilates or resistance training helps reduce pain, improve daily function, and enhance sleep in people with ongoing low back pain. It compares these exercises to find which might work better for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months, located between your lower ribs and the top of your buttocks.
- You have poor sleep quality (scored more than 5 on a sleep questionnaire).
- You have not had back surgery in the past year.
- You do not have a serious heart, lung, nerve, or muscle condition that makes exercise unsafe.
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study.
- You have not done Pilates, resistance training, or core exercises in the last 3 months.
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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