Exercise therapy for long-term low back pain in older adults
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a program of different exercises to help older adults with long-term low back pain feel better without surgery. You would do exercises over several weeks to see if they improve your pain and daily function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older.
- You've had low back pain for more than 3 months, and surgery is not needed.
- You plan to receive non-surgical (conservative) care.
- Your back pain is not caused by a specific condition like infection, tumor, fracture, or spinal deformity.
- You have not had back surgery before, and you don't currently need surgery for your back.
- You are generally healthy enough to exercise (no severe heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems, and no major physical disabilities).
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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