Study to Assess Effects of Exercise, Posture Education, and Standing Advice on Pain, Posture, Muscle Health, Stress, Ergonomics, and Quality of Life in Office Workers with Low Back Pain

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a program aimed at reducing low back pain and improving physical and psychosocial health in office workers who frequently experience low back pain. The study focuses on how different combinations of exercise, posture education, and standing advice affect pain levels, lumbar posture, muscle function, ergonomics, stress, and quality of life. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups one group receives a supervised exercise program along with posture education and standing advice another group receives posture education and standing advice without exercise and the last group receives standing advice only. The exercise program includes progressive abdominal and lumbar strengthening exercises performed three times a week for 12 weeks, while the education and advice components are provided throughout the study period. During the 12-week study, participants will be assessed at the start and end for pain intensity, lumbar posture, core stability, flexibility, muscle fatigue and endurance, ergonomics, stress, and quality of life. Various tests and questionnaires, such as the Numeric Rating Scale for pain, Flexible Curve measurement, and Perceived Stress Scale, will be used. The study monitors progress and adherence to the program to understand which interventions offer the most benefit for office workers with low back pain.

Office Program Effects on Pain, Posture, Muscle Physiology, Stress, Ergonomics, and Quality of Life in LBP Workers