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Back to Living Well: Implementation of a Community-based Program for Low Back Pain

Low Back Pain

Low back pain (LBP) is usually a long-term condition with episodes of improvement, remission, and recurrence. There is evidence that long term exercise combined with education and self-management is effective at reducing the negative consequences of LBP. However, problems with uptake and long-term adherence to such programs are often reported in the literature. Using best available evidence, the implementation of the BackToLivingWell (BLW) will be evaluated, a community-based online or in-person program for the prevention long term disability due to LBP through exercise and self management.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Currently starting or enrolled in the Back to Living Well program at a YMCA in Downtown Hamilton, Les Chater, Ron Edwards, Laurier Brantford or Flamborough
* Have non-specific LBP
* History of persistent LBP for 3 or more months that is mild, moderate, or severe
* If moderate levels of pain or less (pain \<6) they must have a history of flares or at least one flare within the previous year, if pain \>=6, flare is not necessary.
* 18 years old or older

Exclusion Criteria:

* Co-morbidity preventing participation in exercise based on screening using the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire and later not cleared by their family physician
* Inadequate English to complete questionnaires and interviews
* Participants who are currently seeking care for LBP

Study Location

McMaster University
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Luciana Macedo, PhD

Study Sponsored By
McMaster University
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT05929846