New exercise method shows promise for Post-Surgery back pain relief

NCT ID NCT06005948

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Uskudar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether a type of exercise called dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) can help people who had surgery for a herniated disc in their lower back. Fifty adults aged 35-50 who had the surgery did DNS exercises for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the exercises could reduce pain, improve daily function, and lessen fear of movement. The study measured outcomes using questionnaires about disability, physical activity, fear, and pain.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercises
What this could lead to: If effective, these exercises could become a standard rehabilitation method to help people recover better after back surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises require supervision and may not work for all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Kinesiophobia Low Back Pain lumbar disk herniation, susceptibility to Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

KINESIOPHOBIA LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Uskudar university

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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