New hope for new moms: simple exercises may soothe postpartum back pain

NCT ID NCT07576244

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether combining core stabilization exercises with myofascial induction therapy (a hands-on muscle release technique) can reduce low back pain, improve core endurance, and enhance quality of life in women who gave birth within the last six months. Forty participants will receive both treatments three times a week for eight weeks. The goal is to find a safe, non-drug option for a common postpartum complaint.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: core stabilization exercises and myofascial induction therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a safe, drug-free way to reduce back pain and improve daily function for women after childbirth.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are non-invasive, so risks are low, but benefits may be modest.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for LOW BACK PAIN are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bashir hospital
RECRUITING

Sialkot, Punjab Province, 51310, Pakistan

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.