Deep Squat, Cross-Legged Sitting and Low Back Pain

Brief summary (from the registry)

The goal of this randomized experimental study is to learn if regular deep squat or cross-legged sitting practice can improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance visceral functions in adults with chronic low back pain (LBP). The main questions it aims to answer are: Does practicing deep squat or cross-legged sitting increase joint mobility (hip, spine, ankle) and flexibility? Does it reduce pain levels in the lumbar spine and hip region? Does it improve visceral functions related to digestion and bowel movements? Researchers will compare a deep squat group, a cross-legged sitting group, and a control group to see if these interventions lead to significant improvements in mobility, pain reduction, and visceral function compared to no intervention. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to one of three groups (deep squat, cross-legged sitting, or control). Practice their assigned position for 20 minutes per day, 6 days a week, for 6 weeks. Undergo baseline and post-intervention assessments, including mobility tests, pain evaluation, and quality-of-life questionnaires.

Study details

Official title

The Effect of Deep Squat and Cross-Legged Sitting on Range of Motion, Pain, and Visceral Functions in Participants With Low Back Pain: A Randomized Experimental Study

Conditions

• Low Back Pain
• Hip Pain Chronic

Interventions

• Other: Deep Squat position
• Other: Cross-legged Sitting

Sponsor

Ladislav Batalik

Organization

Brno University Hospital

Start date

2025-03-01

Primary completion

2025-09-15

Sex

All

Age range

from 20 Years to 60 Years

Healthy volunteers

true

Results posted

No results posted in this snapshot

Countries

Czechia

Total sites listed

1

Eligibility criteria