Pilates for posture, core strength, and flexibility in young adults with low back pain
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Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a 6-week Pilates program can improve posture, core strength, and flexibility in young adults with mild to moderate low back pain that has no clear cause. It could help you learn exercises to ease your pain and strengthen your back.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 25 years old.
- You have non-specific low back pain (no known cause like infection or injury) that is mild to moderate (5 or less on a 0-10 pain scale).
- You can attend a 6-week program of Pilates exercises.
- You have not had back surgery, a spine fracture, spinal stenosis, or a nerve disorder.
- You are not pregnant and do not have an infection causing your back pain.
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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