Expressive Art Therapy for Elder Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain

The intervention program consists of one hour of expressive art intervention followed by one hour of exercise training. Art therapy sessions will be conducted in small groups of eight participants, facilitated by a part-time registered expressive art therapist. Each session begins with a 5-minute introduction and check-in, welcoming participants and encouraging them to share their current status. This is followed by a 10-minute mindfulness exercise designed to center participants and promote relaxation, preparing them for the creative activities ahead. The core of each session features a 20-minute art-making process focused on specific themes that guide participants in exploring their pain and personal narratives.

each one-hour session in the exercise control group will involve progressive back and general reconditioning exercises, along with back care education to support self-management of LBP.