"Revolutionary Hip-Centered Therapy Eases Lower Back Pain"

Groundbreaking research reveals that hip-focused physical therapy can effectively reduce disability and improve mobility in older adults with chronic low back pain, challenging the prevailing notion that they should receive less attention for musculoskeletal issues. The first-ever clinical trial, called the MASH Trial, focused on precision medicine specifically for older adults and found that hip-focused therapy resulted in a greater reduction in disability from low back pain immediately following the eight-week intervention. This research offers hope for developing tailored treatments for different sub-groups of low back pain patients and highlights the importance of addressing musculoskeletal issues in older adults.