Abstract
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide, with most cases classified as non-specific low back pain (NSLBP). Various treatments exist, among which are physical exercises that promote flexibility, mobility and core stabilization, improving muscle function and body posture. The Canali Postural Method (CPM) is a kinesiological method that offers a personalized approach to postural reprogramming. This study compares the effects of the CPM and generic exercises in individuals with NSLBP. METHODS: Subjects with NSLBP were engaged in a four-week intervention either based on a CPM reprogramming phase (CPM group) or generic exercises for the control group (CG). The CPM group underwent an assessment phase to identify the possible musculoskeletal causes of compensatory postural arrangements. The functional disability and pain level were assessed before, immediately after and 3 months post-intervention in both groups. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA. RESULTS: Thirty-five subjects per group participated, with the CPM group averaging 38.6 ± 10.1 years and the CG 40.2 ± 12.1 years. The CPM group experienced significantly greater pain relief both immediately post-intervention and at the 3-month follow-up (p < 0.001). While the disability perception decreased in both groups, the CPM group showed superior improvement at the 3-month follow-up (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The CPM represents promise for enhancing motor control and quality of life, suggesting potential benefits for other musculoskeletal issues. Future research should explore its broader applications and underlying physiological mechanisms.