NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN

This study aims to find the best physical therapy approach for adults with chronic low back pain that has no clear medical cause. Researchers will compare three groups: one receiving hands-on pressure therapy on painful muscle spots, one doing a guided exercise program focused on…

This study is testing whether adding a special type of education about pain to standard core-strengthening exercises helps people with long-term, unexplained low back pain. It will involve 62 adults who have had back pain for at least three months. One group will do exercises plu…

This study is testing if adding a mental exercise to physical therapy helps people with long-term low back pain. Forty-two adults will do core strength exercises, with half also watching videos of the movements beforehand. Researchers want to see if this combination reduces pain,…

This study is testing if a remote exercise program enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) can help college students with long-term back pain. The AI uses a phone or webcam to watch students do their exercises, gives them real-time feedback on their form, and counts their repe…

This study is testing if a single 20-minute session of TENS, a common pain-relief device, can quickly reduce muscle stiffness and pain in the lower back. Researchers will compare the TENS treatment to a rest period in 24 young adults with ongoing, non-specific low back pain. The …

This study is testing whether exercises that strengthen the knee muscles can help reduce pain and improve posture and function in men with long-term, unexplained low back pain. Researchers will compare different knee-strengthening routines against standard back exercises and a no…

This study is testing a new type of back brace for adults with non-specific low back pain. The motorized brace is designed to gently pull the spine apart while still allowing movement, unlike standard rigid braces. Researchers will compare it to a traditional brace to see if it b…