EFFECT OF CORE STABILITY TRAINING ON PAIN AND FLEXIBILITY IN PATIENTS WITH MECHANICAL LOW BACK PAIN

Abstract

Background & objectives: Mechanical low back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder causing back pain in lower thoracic and lumber region. A weak core is believed to cause alterations in the transfer of energy, resulting in reduced ADLs. Hence it is very necessary to keep your core muscles strong. The objective of this study was to nd the effectiveness of core strengthening exercises training on pain and exibility in patients with mechanical low back pain. Methods: Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the subjects were selected in the study. Assessment of the participants was done which included Basic Demographics, History of injury, Basic Anthropometry (Height, Weight and BMI), History of the condition. Core muscle strength was assessed by exor endurance test, side bridge test and extensor endurance test followed by assessment of pain by visual analogue scale (VAS and JOA back pain evaluation questionnaire (JOABPEQ). Flexibility was assessed by sit and reach test. This was the pre assessment information and documented for all the participants. After 6 weeks of core stability training post assessment was done by using same assessment tests. Results: Core stability training plays a vital role in decreasing pain and improving exibility in patients with mechanical low back pain. Result of the present study showed statistically signicant difference between pre and post intervention. Interpretation & conclusions: Core stability training is effective in decreasing pain and improving exibility in patients with mechanical low back pain.