Effect of Yoga Vs. Stretching on Chronic Back Pain
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Back Pain, Back Pain |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 20 - 64 |
| Updated: | 10/15/2017 |
| Start Date: | March 2007 |
| End Date: | August 2011 |
This study will compare the effectiveness of yoga classes, exercise classes, and a self-care
book in the management of pain and function for people with low back pain.It will also for
physical, psychological and physiological factors associated with improvement in back pain.
book in the management of pain and function for people with low back pain.It will also for
physical, psychological and physiological factors associated with improvement in back pain.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Group Health Cooperative enrollee
- Uncomplicated low back pain
- At least moderate pain levels
Exclusion Criteria:
- Sciatica persisting 3 or more months after physician visit
- History of cancer (other than nonmelanoma skin cancer)
- Severe disk problems
- Unstable medical conditions
- Back surgery within past 3 years
- Physically unable to do the yoga or exercise classes and homework
- Unable to attend classes
- Currently doing yoga
- Taken yoga or exercise class for back pain within past year
- Currently in litigation for back pain
- Seeking other treatment for back pain
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