Simple sitting positions tested as back pain remedy
NCT ID NCT06852677
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether practicing deep squat or cross-legged sitting for 20 minutes daily, six days a week for six weeks, can help adults with chronic low back pain. 36 participants were randomly assigned to one of two position groups or a control group. Researchers measured changes in pain, joint mobility, and digestive function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- deep squat position and cross-legged sitting position
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, no-cost way to ease low back pain and improve bowel function at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises might be difficult for some people and could cause discomfort if done incorrectly.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University hospital Brno
Brno, Czechia
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