Exercise for chronic back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can help people with long-term low back pain feel better and move better. If you are generally healthy, non-smoking, and not already seeing another specialist for this pain, this program could be a good fit.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had low back pain for more than 12 weeks and it still bothers you.
- Your resting blood pressure is below 139/89 (roughly normal or slightly elevated).
- You are in good enough health to do moderate exercise like walking, biking, or lifting light weights.
- You are physically active but not a professional athlete.
- You do not smoke.
- You are not currently seeing another doctor or therapist for your back pain, and you have not had back or leg 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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