In this study, participants with chronic low back pain will be randomized to receive a 12-week physical activity intervention (2 times per week with encouragement for home practice). The experimental condition will entail physical activity with components for strengthening emotion regulation skills, behaviors, and attitudes while the control condition will entail physical activity alone.
This study will advance understanding on the mechanisms that mediate improved outcomes for chronic low back pain and provide specific directions for optimizing physical activity interventions for this population.