Baduanjin exercise for chronic low back pain in office workers
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This trial tests whether an eight-week Baduanjin exercise program can reduce chronic low back pain and improve daily function in office workers. Baduanjin is a gentle mind-body practice that involves slow movements and breathing, and it may help relieve pain caused by prolonged sitting.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 55 years old
- You have worked in an office for at least 2 years
- You have had low back pain (in the lower back area, above the buttocks) for more than 3 months
- Your pain is moderate to severe (above 40 on a 0–100 pain scale)
- You have been diagnosed with mechanical (non-specific) low back pain (pain without a clear cause like a herniated disc)
- You are currently employed at Xi'an Jiaotong University City College
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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