Spondylosis related chronic low back pain. Chronic low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group A (spinal mobilization with muscle energy technique). Intervention 2: Intervention group: Group B (spinal mobilization with strain counter-strain).
Sponsors
Yasmin physiotherapy center
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
44 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals having chronic low back pain with or without radiation from at least last 3 months or onwards were recruited in this study Participants of age group 40 to 60 years were selected Both genders male and female were included Physical examination to be done:? Limited range of motion of lumbar spinal region like extension (<4cm), flexion (<7cm) or side flexion (<25cm) on modified Schober’s test. ? Extension should be more limited than other movements. ? Pain during extension like standing and relieved by flexion like sitting. There should be no neurological deficits Diagnosis confirmed by X-Ray showing signs of degeneration Individuals having 4-7 (moderate) pain score on Visual Analogue Scale were recruited Individuals having moderate disability (21%-40%) on Oswestry Disability Index were selected
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants having prolapse with neurologic signs and symptoms necessitating surgery were excluded Pregnancy females were not included in study Spondylolisthesis patients were excluded Individuals having mechanical strain were excluded Fractures of lumbar region were not taken Osteoporosis patients were excluded Previous back surgery patients were not taken in study Known rheumatic, neurologic, or mental diseases were not recruited Other red flags (contra-indications) to manual therapy were also excluded Low back pain due to any other comorbidities
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain in low back. Timepoint: Before intervention, at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Lumber range of motion. Timepoint: Before intervention, at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Schober's test. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Disability. Timepoint: Before intervention and after intervention. Method of measurement: Oswestry Disability Index. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactSaira Tariq
The University of Faisalabad
Outcome results
None listed