Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain

"The first 6 sessions: the cognitive part was explained with the support of a PowerPoint presentation using diagrams, images, and texts. The therapist explained the lumbar engine behavior, the neurophysiologic basis of pain, the importance of the participant's involvement in the treatment (e.g., coping and motivation), and the maintenance of good ergonomics which was aimed at modifying the physiologic response to the pain system.~The second 12 sessions: concepts viewed in the first session were revised; as well, the operant and respondent parts were explained."

Each session will include 10 minutes of aerobic activity (walking or stationary bicycle), followed by five types of muscle stretches and eight types of ground exercises aimed at strengthening the lumbar muscles responsible for stabilization.