Diaphragm Release for Chronic Low Back Pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if releasing tension in the diaphragm muscle can help reduce chronic low back pain. It may be a treatment option for people whose back pain has lasted at least 12 weeks and has no clear cause.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have had low back pain for at least 12 weeks
- Your pain is between your buttocks and your lower ribs
- Your pain has no known specific cause (like a herniated disc or arthritis)
- You are willing to take part in the study
- You do NOT have conditions like cancer, severe depression, a spinal fracture, advanced osteoporosis, or a history of back surgery
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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