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Swimming trial shows durable gains for chronic low back pain
Key Takeaways
- Researchers at Macquarie University tested swimming for chronic low back pain in 76 adults.
- Participants in the swimming program improved by about 50% over eight weeks, according to the report.
- Benefits remained evident at 26-week and 52-week follow-ups, though the gap narrowed over time.
- The study provides early clinical evidence for a commonly recommended low-impact exercise.
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