Effect of Shock Wave Therapy With Core Stability Exercises for Treatment of Chronic Non-Specific Back Pain (ESW)

New Ismailia National University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Back Pain

Treatments: Device: Extracorporeal Shock wave therapy

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07319988

IRB # 4/12/2024- 2025

Details and patient eligibility

About

To investigate the Effect of Combined Extracorporeal Shock Wave with core stability Exercise for the Treatment of Chronic Non-Specific Back Pain in Jordanian University Students

Full description

Chronic non-specific back pain (CNSLBP) is a prevalent condition with multifactorial causes, often linked to muscular weakness, poor postural control, and soft tissue dysfunction. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) and core stabilization exercises (CSEs) have emerged as effective, complementary, and non-invasive treatment modalities for managing this condition.

ESWT works by delivering high-energy acoustic waves to affected tissues, stimulating biological responses such as neovascularization, collagen synthesis, and reduction of inflammation and pain mediators. These effects help improve tissue healing, decrease muscle tension, and enhance local blood flow, ultimately reducing pain intensity and improving mobility.

On the other hand, CSEs target the deep stabilizing muscles of the spine-particularly the transversus abdominis, multifidus, and pelvic floor muscles-to restore spinal stability and improve posture, balance, and functional movement. Regular performance of these exercises strengthens the core, reduces mechanical stress on the lumbar structures, and prevents pain recurrence.

When combined, ESWT and CSEs provide synergistic benefits: ESWT offers rapid pain relief and tissue recovery, facilitating better participation in exercise programs, while CSEs ensure long-term spinal stability and functional improvement. Together, they form a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to reducing pain, enhancing physical function, and improving quality of life in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain.

Enrollment: 100 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 16 to 18 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• chronic non- specific back pain for more than 3 months
• teaching hours from 4 to 6 hours, 4 days per week\
• female sufferers
• Body Mass Index 20 - 22

Exclusion criteria

• No History of previous back surgeries
• no history of discogenic lesion
• overweight

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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100 participants in 2 patient groups

Experimental

Experimental group

Description:

will be subjected to extracorporeal shock wave therapy in addition to core stabilization exercise

Treatment:

Device: Extracorporeal Shock wave therapy

control group

Sham Comparator group

Description:

Control group will be assigned core stabilization exercises, and therapeutic ultrasound

Treatment:

Device: Extracorporeal Shock wave therapy