Balance training vs. core exercises for chronic low back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of exercise programs to see which one improves your sense of body position and walking pattern. It may help if you have long-lasting low back pain that gets worse with movement.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months.
- Your pain comes on or gets worse when you move.
- Your pain level is at least 4 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You have not had back surgery before.
- You do not have other serious spine problems or nerve pain in your legs.
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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