Effects of Rhythmic Stabilization and Mckenzie Techniques on Non Specific Chronic Low Back Pain

Riphah International University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Back Pain

Treatments: Other: McKenzie technique; Other: Rhythmic Stabilization (RS)

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05207605

REC/RCR & AHS/21/0121

Details and patient eligibility

About

Non-specific low back pain is defined as low back pain not attributable to an identifiable, known specific pathology. Non-specific low back pain accounts for over 90% of patients presenting to primary care and these are the majority of the individuals with low back pain that present to physiotherapy.Objective of this study is to compare the effects of rhythmic stabilization and McKenzie technique on pain and function in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain

Full description

Low back pain is the most common musculoskeletal condition worldwide. About 18% of the world's population suffers from low back pain and approximately 39% will suffer at least one episode of low back pain in their lifetime. Consequently, the costs associated with the treatment of patients with low back pain, absence from work , and disability are extremely high. The annual worldwide LBP incidence in adults to be 15% and the point prevalence to be 30% .A sedentary lifestyle with a lack of physical activity results in the loss of muscle power and strength and can be a predictor of LBP leading to recurrent LBP .In addition, a specific diagnosis of low back pain cannot be obtained in approximately 80% patients with low back pain, indicating that patients with low back pain are often diagnosed with nonspecific low back pain. Non-specific chronic low back pain (LBP) is a rather common and predominant health problem worldwide that affects people of all ages. Nonspecific low back pain is defined in the European guidelines for the management of chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP) as low back pain that is not attributable to a recognizable, specific pathology (e.g., infection, tumor, osteoporosis, fracture, structural deformity, and inflammatory diseases, such as ankylosing spondylitis, radicular syndrome, and cauda equina syndrome)Characteristic of chronic nonspecific low back pain are heavy pain, worsening with exertion and relieve with rest. In some cases the cause may be sprain or overstretch of a ligament or muscles. The endurance of trunk muscles is low in patients with low back pain as compared to individual without low back pain. The deep trunk muscles (Transverse Abdominis and Multifidus) responsible for maintaining the stability of spine. In other cases the cause may be a minor problem with the disc between two vertebrae or a minor problem with a small facet joint between two vertebrae. There may be other minor problems in the structures and tissues of the lower back that result in pain.The terminology becomes "chronic" low back pain when the symptom duration exceeds three months (nCLBP).Chronic low back pain (LBP) represents a significant healthcare problem that results in substantial costs to society .It is a prevalent condition that leads to increased disability and decreased quality of life.Non-specific LBP belongs to the group of musculoskeletal disorders, which include diverse conditions affecting muscles, bones, and/or joints of the limbs or the spine.

Enrollment: 36 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 45 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• NSCLBP patients aged ≥ 18 to 45 years old(23).
• Both genders.
• Mild to moderate back pain with NPRS pain score value of between 2/10 - 6/10.
• Pain from at least past three months (12 weeks).
• No radiating pain below the gluteal fold.

Exclusion criteria

• Diagnosis of systemic metabolic and/or neurological disorder.
• Neuropathic pain.
• Any referred pain below gluteal fold or neurological involvement in lower limbs is not included.
• Pathological conditions or diagnosed with disk herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolysthesis, and spondylitis and other medical illnesses such as tumor, kidney disease, and visceral disease that can be related with low back pain excluded in this study.
• Participants who had undergone surgery for LBP.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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36 participants in 2 patient groups

Rhythmic Stabilization (RS)

Experimental group

Description:

The patient is in sitting position and faces the physical therapist. The RST program consisted of alternating (trunk flexion-extension) isometric contractions against resistance for 10 seconds, with no motion intended

Treatment:

Other: Rhythmic Stabilization (RS)

McKenzie technique

Experimental group

Description:

McKenzie exercises will be guided to conduct four extension exercises and three flexion exercises.

Treatment:

Other: McKenzie technique