Crossover trial reveals freestyle enhances spinal motion in chronic low back pain, suggesting effective exercise options.
Freestyle produced the largest overall spinal range of motion, with the most rotation and lateral flexion. Breaststroke produced the most flexion/extension. Backstroke produced mostly rotation and lateral flexion.
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