Vibration and Pilates for chronic low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if whole-body vibration or Pilates exercises can reduce pain and improve balance and movement in people with long-lasting low back pain. It aims to find a helpful treatment for chronic back pain that has lasted more than 12 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- Your low back pain has lasted more than 12 weeks
- Your pain level is moderate (between 3 and 8 on a 0-10 scale)
- The pain is in your lower back area, not spreading down your legs
- You have not done Pilates for back pain in the last 6 months
- You do not have any serious medical conditions or recent spine 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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