ReviewFrontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland)2026
Meta-analysis of the therapeutic effects of different core muscle training on pain and function in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain.
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Abstract
Objective: To compare the effects of specific core muscle training modalities-core stability training, sling exercise therapy (SET), Pilates, and breathing training-vs. non-core-training controls on pain and function in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP). Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were systematically searched. Thirty-three RCTs involving 1,757 patients were analyzed using random-effects meta-analysis in RevMan, with subgroup analyses by training type, mode, and duration. Results: Core stability training significantly reduced pain (SMD = -0.95, 95% CI: -1.35 to -0.55) and improved function (SMD = -1.09, 95% CI: -1.63 to -0.55), despite high heterogeneity ( Conclusion: Core muscle training alleviates pain and enhances function in CNLBP. SET and Pilates offer notable short-term analgesia, whereas combined interventions improve function more effectively. Clinical protocols should be individualized, and future studies must standardize parameters and examine multimodal synergies.
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