New trial tests whether swimming can improve lower back pain

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA new trial has demonstrated that swimming can effectively alleviate persistent low back pain, a condition affecting nearly one in five adults aged 20 to 59. The study involved 76 adults with chronic low back pain, who were assigned to either an eight-week individualised swimming programme with physiotherapy education or education alone. Participants in the swimming group reported significant improvements in function, reduced pain, and increased confidence in managing their back pain. Their disability levels decreased by over 50 per cent at the end of the programme, an improvement 30 per cent greater than those who only received education. While benefits for the swimming group persisted for 12 months, researchers note the study's small sample size and call for further, larger trials to confirm these findings. In fullPut down the heat pack: The common hobby found to alleviate lower back painMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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