A Study Comparing Running, SwimmingCycling, and Usual Exercise to Improve Pain and Function in Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of different exercise programs on pain and function in adults with chronic low back pain. This randomized controlled trial includes otherwise healthy participants aged 18 to 45 who experience pain or functional limitations due to low back pain lasting more than 3 months. The study aims to understand how various exercise types impact pain levels and physical ability. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups a control group that continues their usual exercise routine, a running-based intervention group, or a swimmingcycling-based intervention group. The two intervention groups will follow an 8-week combined exercise program consisting of aerobic training running or swimmingcycling, progressive resistance exercises, and flexibility exercises. The program gradually increases in intensity over the 8 weeks to encourage adherence and reduce injury risk. Throughout the study, participants will be assessed using validated measures of pain and disability at three points before starting baseline, after 8 weeks of exercise, and at 12 months to evaluate long-term effects. Researchers will collect self-reported pain scores and functional questionnaires to analyze changes over time. The total study duration allows for monitoring both immediate and lasting impacts of the exercise interventions on low back pain management.

A Combined Exercise Programme Involving Strengthening, Flexibility and Aerobic Exercise for Lower Back Pain