Swimming Program May Provide Short-Term Relief From Chronic Low Back Pain
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that swimming combined with education provides short-term relief for chronic low back pain. While participants showed early improvements in disability and pain, these benefits were not sustained after 52 weeks.
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This research offers evidence-based guidance for managing chronic pain through accessible physical activity.
HealthDay News - A swimming and education program may provide short-term improvement of chronic low back pain , according to a study published online July 21 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine .
Deborah M. Wareham, from Macquarie University in Sydney, and colleagues assessed the effectiveness of a swimming and education program versus education alone for patients with chronic low back pain. The analysis included 76 participants randomly assigned to swimming or control.
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