Pilates or muscle workouts? study finds both ease back pain

NCT ID NCT07458776

First seen Mar 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested two non-drug treatments for long-lasting low back pain: muscle energy techniques (gentle muscle stretches) and Pilates exercises. 72 adults aged 20-50 with pain lasting at least 2-3 months did 60-minute sessions four times a week for six weeks. The goal was to see which approach better reduced pain and improved daily function.

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Locations

  • University of Lahore

    Lahore, Pakistan

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