Year: 2025 | Month: January | Volume: 12 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 256-262
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20250133
Efficacy of Core Muscle Strengthening Exercises in Postpartum Chronic Low Back Pain – A Case Study
Dr. Bharath KH (PT)1, Dr. Mavuru Dharani (PT)2, Rakshitha. N3
1Professor & Principal, Mangala College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore.
2Lecturer, Mangala college of Physiotherapy, Mangalore.
3Final year BPT Student, Mangala College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Bharath KH (PT)
ABSTRACT
Low back pain is a global health concern affecting approximately 80% of individuals at some point ranking as the leading cause of worldwide disability. This study investigates the efficacy of core muscle strengthening exercises in postpartum chronic low back pain. This study has been done on a 31 year old female who complained of low back pain since 2 years after her delivery. The patient was given 15 days of core muscle strengthening exercises and moist heat. After 15 days of treatment, the pain has been reduced from 8 to 4 and has also improved her lifestyle than before. This study concluded that core muscle strengthening exercises was found to be moderately effective in chronic postpartum low back pain.
Keywords: Low Back Pain, Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc, Numerical Pain Rating Scale, Straight Leg Raise Test, Oswestry Disability Index.
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