Exercise combo may soothe back pain and help you sleep better

This study looks at whether doing Pilates and resistance training can reduce pain, improve daily function, and help people with long-term low back pain sleep better. About 110 adults with chronic low back pain and poor sleep will be split into three groups: one doing Pilates plus resistance training, one doing Pilates alone, and one getting only advice. The exercise groups will train three times a week for eight weeks, and researchers will check their pain, disability, and sleep quality right after and again eight weeks later.