Effects of Global Postural Re-education Versus Laser-guided Exercise in Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain

Effects of Global Postural Re-education Versus Laser-guided Supervised Exercise in Individuals With Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Effects of Global Postural Re-education Versus Laser-guided Supervised Exercise in Individuals With Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain

The objective of this study will be to investigate the effectiveness of GPR or LGE, in addition to PNE and home exercise program. The primary outcomes will be pain intensity, disability, and fingertip to floor test. The secondary outcomes will be pain catastrophizing, kinesiophobia and depression.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged between 18 and 45 years.
• Diagnosed with NSLBP.
• Experiencing NSCLBP for ≥ 3 months and score at least 3/10 on the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with a condition that hinders their ability to engage in physical exercise (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, cardiovascular disease, orthopedic impairments; balancing problems).
• Diagnosed with severe spine conditions (such as fractures, tumors, ankylosing spondylitis, or inflammatory disorders).
• Diagnosed with neurological problems (such as spine nerve problems or cauda equina syndrome)
• Diagnosed with mental illness or severe cognitive impairment that made it impossible to follow the PNE program.
• With a physical condition that made it impossible to complete the PNE program (the timed "up and go" test had to be completed in 10 seconds at a minimum).
• Receiving alternate therapy for related pathologies (myopathies and neurological diseases) that prevented them from completing the PNE program.