Lighter workout with blood flow cuffs may rival heavy lifting for back pain relief

NCT ID NCT07480759

First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested whether a lighter exercise method using blood flow restriction cuffs can reduce low back pain as well as traditional heavy lifting in 64 male athletes aged 18-24. Participants did supervised core and back exercises for several weeks. Researchers measured pain, disability, and strength to see if the low-load method offers similar benefits with less strain on the spine.

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Locations

  • UIPT, UOL, Lahore

    Lahore, Pakistan

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