Exercise showdown: which workout eases back pain best?

NCT ID NCT07564765

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Rashid Latif Medical College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested two exercise programs—Sahrmann's exercises and core stabilization exercises—in 72 adults aged 20-60 with low back pain and a curved lower spine (lumbar lordosis). The goal was to see which better reduces pain and disability. Participants did the exercises in sessions, and researchers measured pain intensity and daily function. The trial is complete, offering insights into simple, non-drug approaches for back pain relief.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Sahrmann's exercises and core stabilization exercises
What this could lead to: If effective, these exercises could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce low back pain and improve daily function in people with lumbar lordosis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 72 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and exercise benefits depend on consistency and proper technique.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Lordosis Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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