Breathing easy: diaphragm exercises may soothe back pain

NCT ID NCT07298109

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding diaphragm relaxation exercises to standard spinal stabilization exercises can reduce pain and disability in people with chronic low back pain. Researchers will measure pain, quality of life, and muscle endurance in 42 adults over eight weeks. The goal is to see if targeting the diaphragm—a key core muscle—improves outcomes beyond exercise alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Manual diaphragm release (diaphragmatic relaxation exercises)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and improve quality of life for people with chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of diaphragm exercises over standard care alone may be small or absent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diaphragmatic eventration Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIAPHRAGM; RELAXATION LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Karabuk University, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center
RECRUITING

Karabük, Turkey (Türkiye)

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