NCT07298109

Diaphragmatic Release for Low Back Pain

Investigating the Effectiveness of Diaphragmatic Release in Patients With Low Back Pain.

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 42 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Karabuk University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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.

Detailed description

Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems, limiting daily life activities, leading to loss of productivity, and significantly reducing quality of life. In non-specific low back pain, insufficient stabilization in the trunk region and inadequate activation of deep muscles reduce the effectiveness of functional movements and contribute to chronic pain. The diaphragm, a crucial component of trunk stability, plays a critical role not only in respiratory function but also in maintaining spinal stability through the regulation of intra-abdominal pressure. Dysfunction or insufficient relaxation of the diaphragm can lead to changes in breathing patterns, impaired postural control, and persistent low back pain. Therefore, a better understanding of the diaphragm's role in low back pain mechanisms and its targeting in therapeutic interventions is becoming increasingly important. This study aims to investigate the effects of diaphragm relaxation techniques, applied in addition to spinal stabilization exercises, on pain intensity, disability level, quality of life, central sensitivity, and trunk muscle endurance.

Conditions

• Low Back Pain
• Diaphragm; Relaxation

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Manual diaphragm release	In addition to spinal stabilization exercises, patients will perform diaphragmatic relaxation exercises three days a week for eight weeks.
OTHER	Control	Patients will undergo spinal stabilization exercises three times a week for eight weeks.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-12-11
• Primary completion: 2026-10-15
• Completion: 2026-12-15
• First posted: 2025-12-23
• Last updated: 2025-12-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)