Comparing exercise approaches for lower back arthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two different exercise programs—one focusing on upper back mobility and the other on hip mobility—both combined with core strengthening exercises, to see which works better for reducing pain and improving function in people with lower back arthritis. If you are in your 40s–60s with long-lasting back pain that radiates down your leg but not past your knee, this trial might offer a structured way to explore exercise-based treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 60 years old.
- Your doctor has confirmed you have lumbar spondylosis (arthritis in the lower back) with an imaging test (MRI, CT, or X-ray) in the last 6 months.
- You have had back pain or related symptoms for more than 3 months.
- You have pain that goes from your lower back into your leg, but it does not go below your knee.
- Your back pain measures more than 3 on a 0-to-10 pain scale.
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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