Heat and exercise: a simple combo for back pain relief?

NCT ID NCT03986047

First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tested whether using heat therapy along with exercises can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with acute low back pain. One hundred adults with recent back pain were assigned to heat alone, heat plus exercises, or a control group. The goal was to see if the combination offered better relief over six months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre interdisciplinaire de recherche en réadaptation et intégration sociale (CIRRIS)

    Québec, Quebec, G1M 2S8, Canada

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