Effects of Hamstring Stretching Using Pressure Biofeedback Unit in Patients With Low Back Pain.

Effects of Hamstring Stretching Using Pressure Biofeedback Unit in Patients With Low Back Pain.

To determine the effects of Hamstring stretching using a pressure Biofeedback unit on muscle length, pain, and functional status in patients with low back pain.

Several studies have been conducted regarding hamstring stretching with the pelvis anteriorly tilted for treating low back pain but there is very little evidence regarding the use of a pressure biofeedback unit for maintaining anterior pelvic tilt so this study aims to find out whether the hamstring stretching while maintaining anterior pelvic tilt using pressure biofeedback is more effective than hamstring stretching without using pressure biofeedback in patients with low back pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with non-specific low back pain
• Chronic pain > 3 months
• Participants having (ODI) score minimum 20% to 40%
• Participants with hamstrings shorter than 70 degrees bilaterally
• Participants who scored 3 or more than 3 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of fracture and surgery
• Patients with osteoarthritis and spondylolisthesis
• Patients with systemic disease except for diabetes mellitus and hypertension
• Patients with disc herniation and leg length discrepancy
• Pregnant females
• Participants with severe back pain or excessive lumber lordosis