Pilates plus Hands-On therapy shows promise for back pain relief
NCT ID NCT07281183
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding Reformer Pilates exercises to manual therapy (like massage, cupping, and heat) helps women with chronic low back pain more than manual therapy alone. Forty women aged 25 to 55 with pain lasting over 12 weeks took part. Researchers measured pain, flexibility, strength, and daily function to see if the combined approach offered extra benefits.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Reformer Pilates exercise and manual therapy (including TENS, infrared, soft tissue mobilization, cupping, and Graston technique)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective non-drug treatment for chronic low back pain in women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The combination approach may not be better than manual therapy alone.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Uskudar University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)