Multiple meta-analyses or systematic reviews confirm effectiveness
Exercise therapy has the strongest evidence base for chronic non-specific low back pain. Multiple Cochrane reviews show moderate improvements in pain and function compared to no treatment. No single exercise type is clearly superior; programs combining strengthening, flexibility, and aerobic exercise appear most effective.
Evidence Type: Multiple systematic reviews + meta-analyses
Reduces chronic low back pain intensity. Improves physical function. Reduces disability days. May reduce medication use. Improves overall fitness.
May improve posture and back muscle tone. Cannot guarantee 'Venus dimples' as these are primarily determined by anatomy and low body fat.
Exercise improves core and spinal muscle strength, increases flexibility, reduces fear-avoidance behaviors, and may modulate pain processing. Regular movement prevents deconditioning.
Red flag symptoms (cauda equina syndrome, fracture, cancer, infection). Acute radiculopathy with progressive deficit. Unstable spinal conditions. Recent spinal surgery.
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