Scientists discover how exercise rewires the brain to fight pain

NCT ID NCT07480460

Summary

This study aimed to understand how a 14-week supervised exercise program helps people with chronic low back pain. Researchers tested 57 adults to see if exercise reduces pain by changing how specific brain regions communicate and by altering the activity of inflammation-related genes. The goal was to uncover the biological reasons why physical activity can be an effective pain reliever.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

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

    Montreal, Quebec, H3W 1W4, Canada

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