Deep Squat, Cross-Legged Sitting and Low Back Pain

Ladislav Batalik

Status: Completed

Conditions: Hip Pain Chronic; Low Back Pain

Treatments: Other: Deep Squat position; Other: Cross-legged Sitting

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06852677

FT-2025-SQUAT-AH

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full description

This randomized experimental study explores the effects of deep squat and cross-legged sitting practice on musculoskeletal mobility, pain perception, and visceral functions in adults with chronic low back pain (LBP). By examining these interventions over a six-week period, the study seeks to determine their potential role as non-pharmacological strategies for managing chronic pain and mobility limitations.

Participants will receive structured guidance to ensure proper execution of the assigned positions and adherence to the intervention protocol. Standardized assessments will be conducted before and after the intervention to evaluate changes in joint mobility, flexibility, pain levels, and quality of life.

The study is designed to contribute to evidence-based rehabilitation practices, offering insights into how simple, posture-based exercises might improve physical function and well-being. Findings may have implications for physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and self-management strategies in individuals with chronic LBP.

Enrollment: 36 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 20 to 60 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• age 20-60 years, chronic lower back or hip pain lasting at least 3 months, presence of bowel problems at least twice a month for at least 3 months)

Exclusion criteria

• acute health problem, pregnancy, hip or knee TEP, patellofemoral syndrome or recent lower limb surgery

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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36 participants in 3 patient groups

Deep Squat

Experimental group

Description:

Participants in this experimental group will perform deep squat position daily (20 minutes, 6 days per week) for 6 weeks.

Treatment:

Other: Deep Squat position

Cross-Legged Sitting

Experimental group

Description:

Participants in this experimental group will perform cross legged position daily (20 minutes, 6 days per week) for 6 weeks.

Treatment:

Other: Cross-legged Sitting

Control

No Intervention group

Description:

Participants in this control group won't have any intervention.