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THURSDAY, Jan. 7, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- An exercise program meant to boost coordination of muscles that control and support the spine can help reduce lower back pain, a new study suggests.
This type of program -- called motor control exercise -- begins with patients practicing normal use of these muscles by doing simple tasks, usually with guidance from a therapist or expert. The exercises gradually become more demanding and include activities that patients typically do during work or recreation.
Researchers analyzed data from 29 clinical trials that included more than 2,400 people, aged 22 to 55, with lower back pain.
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