Desk jockeys rejoice: 6-Week stretch study targets back pain
NCT ID NCT06540053
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether doing active hamstring stretches for 10 minutes a day, five days a week for six weeks, could reduce muscle tension in the lower back of office workers. Fifty-two desk workers who sat at least 5 hours daily participated. Researchers measured muscle activity and flexibility before and after the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Active static hamstring stretching exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple stretching routine could help office workers reduce low back muscle tension and prevent pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no blinding or long-term follow-up. Results may not apply to all workers or lead to lasting changes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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