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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) on pain and quality of life in university students in their 20s with nonspecific chronic low back pain (CLBP). Methods: Twenty-two young adults with nonspecific CLBP were randomly assigned to either a DNS group (n=11) or control group (n=11). The DNS group participated in DNS training three times per week for 6 weeks, whereas the control group received no specific intervention. Pain was assessed using the visual analog scale and quality of life was measured using the 36-item short form health survey before and after the intervention. Results: The DNS group showed significant improvements in pain and quality of life after the intervention, compared with baseline (p<.05). However, follow-up assessments conducted 2 months later showed no significant differences between the preintervention and postintervention scores (p>.05), indicating limited long-term effects. Conclusion: DNS training effectively reduced pain and improved the quality of life in young adults with nonspecific CLBP in the short term. These findings suggest that DNS may be a beneficial therapeutic approach for the short-term management of chronic low back pain in rehabilitation settings.