In this episode of The Shoulder Physio podcast, I am joined by Chris Neason and Claire Samanna to discuss their recently published randomised controlled trial exploring running as a treatment for chronic low back pain. 

Chronic low back pain is widely believed to be one of the biggest contributors to years lived with disability. As such, it is a problem that needs attention, and part of this is identifying effective treatments. Typically, exercise is a recommended and effective treatment for persistent low back pain, and this can include resistance exercise, pilates, yoga and many other movement based approaches. But what about good old fashioned jogging, could this work? Listen to find out!

Don't miss this wonderful episode with Chris Neason and Claire Samanna.

Key Papers:

Neason C, Samanna CL, et al. Running is acceptable and efficacious in adults with non-specific chronic low back pain: the ASTEROID randomised controlled trial. Br J Sports Med. 2024 Oct 7:bjsports-2024-108245. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2024-108245. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39375007.

Natoli A, Jones MD, Long V, Mouatt B, Walker ED, Gibbs MT. How do people with chronic low back pain perceive specific and general exercise? A mixed methods survey. Pain Pract. 2024 Jun;24(5):739-748. doi: 10.1111/papr.13354. Epub 2024 Feb 20. PMID: 38379359.

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