Evaluation of stabilizing exercise of the lumbar spine in the treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain

TLDR: The specific stabilizing exercise of the lumbar spine is effective in reducing pain and improving functional status in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain.

Abstract: Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of a specific stabilizing exercise of the lumbar spine in the treatment of patients with chronic non-specific low back pain.Methods:A total of 91 patients were randomly allocated into an exercise group(n=46) and a control group(n=45).Patients in the exercise group had undergone a specific exercise program with activation of the deep lumbar muscles and dynamic strengthening of the lumbar muscles for 6 weeks.Patients in the control group were given thermal magnetic therapy for 6 weeks.Both groups were given back care advice.Subjective pain and disability were measured at baseline,6-week,and 1-year follow-up.Results:At 6-week,the exercise group had a significantly better improvement in pain(P0.05) and disability score(P0.05).Significant differences between the two groups maintained at 1-year follow-up.Conclusion:The specific stabilizing exercise of the lumbar spine is effective in reducing pain and improving functional status in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain.