Core exercises and massage therapy for postpartum back pain
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This study tests whether core-strengthening exercises combined with a hands-on massage technique called myofascial induction therapy can help reduce back pain after vaginal delivery. It may help you recover faster and manage pain without medication.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who gave birth vaginally (not by cesarean section)
- You are within 6 months after giving birth
- Your back pain is moderate (score of 3–8 on a pain scale of 0–10)
- Your body mass index (BMI) is below 30
- You do not have a spinal fracture, severe disc damage, or inflammatory arthritis
Quick eligibility check
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