Original Research Article
Year: 2014 | Month: July | Volume: 1 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 48-52
Effect of Core Stability Exercises in Treatment of Non Specific Low Back Pain in Young Adults
Gauri Shankar1, Yama Joshi2
1Research Scholar, Singhania University, Pachheri Bari, Rajasthan, India.
2MPT, Physiotherapist, Gujarat, India.
Corresponding Author: Gauri Shankar
ABSTRACT
Background: People suffer with low back pain due to reduced physical activity. Epidemiological studies indicate that about 60-80% of the general population suffer low back pain at some point in their lives.
Methodology: 52 young adults participated in this study based on convenient sampling method. Participants were allotted in two groups: group A (Experimental group- Core stability exercises) and group B (Control group- conventional exercises & back care advice). All the exercises were demonstrated to the participants for both the groups and all the treatment sessions were carried out alternatively thrice a week for 3 weeks under the observation. After completing treatment protocol of 3 weeks, participants were again given Functional Pain Scale and Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire to check the difference in pain and disability due to low back pain following the exercise protocol.
Results: In experimental group post MOSW reduced from 20% to 8.63% after core stability exercises while in control group post MOSW reduced from 17.57% to 14.42%. Post functional pain scale (FPS) reduced in both group. After treatment session, MOSW reduced in experimental group (8.63%) than control group (14.42%) while FPS score was less in experimental group (15.61) in comparison to control group (23.39).
Conclusion: Core stability exercises are effective in reducing pain and improving functional disability among young adults with non specific low back pain.
Key words: Core, Core stability exercise, Non-specific low back pain.