NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN

This study tested if a simple questionnaire could match people with chronic low back pain to the exercise type most likely to help them. Over 400 participants were randomly assigned to receive one of two common exercise programs. The goal was to validate a method for personalizin…

This study compared two different physical therapy approaches for treating non-specific low back pain in adults. Researchers tested whether muscle energy technique (a hands-on therapy) or kinesiotherapy (movement-based exercises) worked better to reduce pain, improve flexibility,…

This study tested whether adding a special elastic tape (kinesio taping) to standard Pilates exercises could provide extra benefits for people with ongoing low back pain. Researchers compared the tape-plus-exercise approach against a fake tape group and a control group in 54 adul…

This study compared two different hands-on physical therapy techniques for people with chronic low back pain. Thirty-six patients received either Positional Release Technique or Muscle Energy Technique three times a week for four weeks, along with heat therapy. Researchers measur…

This study tested whether a short, personalized program of education and physical rehabilitation could help people with persistent low back pain move better and fear movement less. It involved 100 adults who had back pain for over 6 weeks but were not severely disabled. The goal …

This study looked at whether limited hip movement is connected to how much the upper back bends in people with long-term, non-specific low back pain. Researchers measured the hip and upper back flexibility of 60 adults with this condition during a single session. The goal was to …