Exercise rewires brain and genes to ease back pain, study finds

NCT ID NCT07480460

First seen Mar 30, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looked at how a 14-week exercise program might reduce chronic low back pain. Fifty-seven adults with ongoing back pain either exercised or stayed on a waitlist. Researchers used brain scans and blood tests to see if changes in brain connections and gene activity helped explain the pain relief.

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Locations

  • Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal

    Montreal, Quebec, H3W 1W4, Canada

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