Comparison of the Effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques Low Back Pain

Comparison of the Effects of Two Different Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques in Individuals With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain

The aim of this study is to determine whether the effectiveness of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique is different from passive prone lying when performed with a functional exercise in individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain.

Individuals participating in the study will first be divided into two groups by randomization. While IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques) will be applied to one group in the prone position, IASTM will be applied to the other group with functional exercise. The pain, mobility, flexibility, disability and endurance parameters of the individuals assigned to the groups after randomization will be determined just before the application, immediately after the 1st application and immediately after the 6th application. The study will last for a total of 6 sessions, with two sessions per week for 3 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being diagnosed with non-specific low back pain by a specialist physician
• 18-45 years old
• Having 3 or more pains on VAS for the last 3 months.
• Those who do not use analgesic drugs
• Not taking physiotherapy for the last 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those with orthopedic, neurological, psychiatric and systemic diseases (such as fracture, osteoporosis, scoliosis, kyphosis, stenosis, cauda equina, myositis ossificans, severe nerve compressions, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer)
• Those with a history of spinal surgery
• Pregnant and lactating
• Open wound, infection, serious kidney disease
• Those who have limited hip joint movements