Simple exercises may ease chronic back pain without drugs

NCT ID NCT07438470

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether combining two types of exercises—McKenzie extension exercises and motor control exercises—could help people with chronic non-specific low back pain. Fifty-four adults aged 45 to 70 with persistent pain for at least 3 months took part. The goal was to see if the combined program improved pain, spinal movement, muscle endurance, and daily function better than either exercise alone.

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Active substance: exercise program (McKenzie extension exercises and motor control exercises)
What this could lead to: If successful, this combined exercise approach could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and improve daily function for people with chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 54 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and exercise programs require consistent effort and supervision.

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NON-SPECIFIC CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN

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Surgimed Hospital, Lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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