Diaphragmatic Release for Low Back Pain
Investigating the Effectiveness of Diaphragmatic Release in Patients With Low Back Pain.
Karabuk University
42 participants
Dec 11, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders, significantly affecting the quality of life of individuals. In non-specific low back pain, a lack of stabilization in the core region negatively impacts the performance of activities. The diaphragm forms the framework of the core region, and its dysfunction can contribute to both respiratory problems and low back pain. This study will investigate the effects of diaphragm relaxation, added to spinal stabilization exercises, on pain, disability, quality of life, central sensitization, and trunk muscle endurance.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Being between 18-65 years of age
- Having been diagnosed with chronic non-specific lower back pain (pain between the gluteal folds and the 12th ribs lasting at least 12 weeks and without a known pathoanatomical cause)
- Being willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria5
- Psychological disorders, mental disorders, cancer, and severe depression
- History of primary or metastatic spinal malignancy or spinal fracture
- Neurological disease (Hemiplegia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, etc.)
- Having been diagnosed with advanced osteoporosis
- Having undergone previous surgery or had an acute infection in the lumbar region
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Interventions
In addition to spinal stabilization exercises, patients will perform diaphragmatic relaxation exercises three days a week for eight weeks.
Patients will undergo spinal stabilization exercises three times a week for eight weeks.
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NCT07298109