Comparison of Thrust Manipulation of Sacroiliac Joint and Pelvic Stabilization Exercises in Post Partum Low Back Pain

Comparison of Thrust Manipulation of Sacroiliac Joint and Pelvic Stabilization Exercises on Pain and Disability Among Patients With Post-Partum Low Back Pain.

compare the effectiveness of SI joint thrust manipulation and pelvic stabilization exercises on Modified OSWESTRY Low Back pain Index (ODI) and Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) in patients with post-partum lower back pain.

Patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria will be divided into 2 groups i.e. Group A and Group B. Patients in Group A will receive thrust manipulation technique and Group B will receive pelvic stabilization exercises, heating pad will be given to both groups. Patients will be treated 3 times per week for 4 consecutive weeks. Patient will be evaluated at baseline, midline and at end of 4th week. Pain, functional status and disability will be evaluated after every 3 sessions.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age 20-40 years
• Postpartum women (after 6 weeks)(3, 12)
• Postpartum LBP patient
• Patient pain increased by provocation test i.e. Faber test, High thrust test and Gaenslen test

Exclusion Criteria:

• C-section
• inflammatory or malignant type of pain
• Neurological deficit
• Severe trauma
• Pelvic fracture
• Osteoporosis, spinal stenosis, spondylolysis, spondoloesthesisi