Impact of Pilates and Myofascial Release on Women's Chronic Low Back Pain

The Effect of Self-Myofascial Release and Pilates Reformer Exercise on Pain, Muscle Function and Quality of Life in Women With Chronic Low Back Pain

The aim of this study is to find out if Reformer Pilates and self-myofascial release are effective for pain and muscle function in women with chronic low back pain. Investigators will also look at changes in quality of life. The main questions for the study are

Can Reformer Pilates and self-myofascial release reduce pain in participants? Can Reformer Pilates and self-myofascial release change muscle function in participants? The researchers want to compare the effects of Reformer Pilates and self-myofascial release in women with chronic low back pain.

Participants will be

Group 1 Perform Reformer Pilates and self-myofascial release exercises twice a week for 6 weeks, for a total of 12 sessions.

Group 2 Perform Reformer Pilates exercises twice a week for 6 weeks, for a total of 12 sessions.

Participants will visit the Pilates Centre for an examination before and once after starting the programme.

All groups perform a home exercise training programme for 15 minutes three times a week.

Inclusion Criteria:

• People who have had chronic low back pain for 12 weeks or more
• Have a Korean Oswestry Disability Index (KODI) score of 17% or higher

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with low back pain due to trauma, neurological lesions of the lower extremities, herniated disc lesions, hip, pelvic or abdominal surgery
• Patients who have received radiation or injections within the last 3 months,
• Pregnant women or patients who have given birth within the last year