Balance training for chronic low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if sensorimotor balance training (exercises that improve your body's control and balance) can help reduce chronic low back pain. It is for adults with persistent low back pain who are overweight and can safely do the exercises.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 59 years old.
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months that is not from a specific injury or disease.
- Your average pain level in the last week is at least 4 out of 10.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 35 (overweight or obese).
- You do not have any serious nerve, muscle, or bone problems that affect your balance or movement.
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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