Immediate Effects of Bowen Technique Versus Dynamic Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstrings Tightness in Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain.

Immediate Effects of Bowen Technique Versus Dynamic Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstrings Tightness in Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain.

Low back pain (LBP) is leading cause of disability and its burden is growing worldwide with an increasing and ageing of population. Poor flexibility or tightness of hamstring muscle has been associated with low back pain. It is a prominent cause of activity limitations and work absenteeism throughout world. Hence this study was designed to find out superior form of effective technique on active knee extension and experience of pain and disability in chronic nonspecific low back pain.

Low back pain (LBP) is leading cause of disability and it is most leading cause of work absenteeism throughout world. Poor flexibility or tightness of hamstring muscle has been associated with low back pain. Hence this study was designed to find out superior form of effective technique on hamstrings tightness and experience of pain and disability in chronic nonspecific low back pain. This study will also assist to set the foundation for further more studies designing magnificent protocols of treatment for affected population.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The patients aged 18-45 years will be included in the study.
• Patients with chronic low back pain (more than 3 months) will be included.
• Both genders.
• 20 to 40 degrees active knee extension loss with hip in 90 degree flexion
• Pain Intensity (moderate to severe) NPRS (4-6 intensity)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who were receiving treatment for their pain with another(medical treatment) at the same time
• Patients who had undergone vertebral column surgery (less than three months before the time of this study).
• Patients with the infection, neoplasms, metastasis, rheumatoid arthritis, fractures or inflammatory processes were excluded.
• Dislocations of lower limb
• Hypermobility of lower limb joint
• Hamstrings injuries
• Nerve lesions of lower limb