Aim: The purpose of the study is to find out the effectiveness of lumbar stabilization exercises and extension exercises in patients with sub acute non-specific low back pain. Materials and Methods: 30 patients with non specific sub acute low back pain and no clinical signs suggesting spinal instability were recruited (Stabilization training: n=15; Mc Kenzies back extension: n=15). Both groups received 6 weeks of exercises intervention. Outcome measure were pain (Visual analog scale), range of motion (inch tape), disability (Modified Oswestry disability questionnaire) which were measured before and after intervention.Results: Both groups showed improvement post intervention. Statistically significant difference was observed between the 2 groups for relief of pain (mean difference=0.64, p=0.003), increase in range of motion (mean difference= 0.32,p=0.005) and reduction in disability scores (mean difference=3.40, p=0.003) favoring the trunk stabilization exercises. Conclusion:The lumbar stabilization exercises programme has shown a significant improvement in outcome measures and reduced the disability to a greater extent with that of back extension exercise approach among subjects with sub acute non specific low back pain.
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