The purpose of this research is to integrate the meditative components of integrative restoration (iRest) yoga nidra with simple and safe movement sequences derived from established yoga postures and physical therapy interventions for chronic nonspecific low back pain and to use telemedicine technology to facilitate the intervention in a diverse socioeconomic and racial/ethnic population. This project will first systematically adapt the iRest yoga intervention for the incorporation of movement using a consultative and iterative process followed by a pilot intervention to assess the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of this program for pain, back related function and to address body-mind regulation and biopsychosocial-spiritual well-being. Hypothesis: a yoga intervention emphasizing meditative movement and relaxation will be safe for remote delivery and effective for biopsychosocial-spiritual outcomes for people with chronic low back pain.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
Remotely delivered yoga intervention
Change in Oswestry Disability Index
Back related function and pain
Time frame: Pre, midpoint (4 weeks), final (8 weeks), 1 month follow up
Change in Vagal Efficiency
A device will be used to measure Heart rate variability and vagal efficiency
Time frame: Pre, midpoint (4 weeks), final (8 weeks), 1 month follow up
Change in Purpose in Life
Six item measure of purpose in life
Time frame: Pre, midpoint (4 weeks), final (8 weeks), 1 month follow up
Change in Body Brain Center Sensory Scales
Subjective measure of sensory sensitivity
Time frame: Pre, midpoint (4 weeks), final (8 weeks), 1 month follow up
Change in Body Perception Questionnaire subscale on autonomic reactivity
Subjective measure of autonomic reactivity
Time frame: Pre, midpoint (4 weeks), final (8 weeks), 1 month follow up
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