Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Myofascial Release in Patients With Chronic Non¬Specific Low Back Pain

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Myofascial Release in Patients With Chronic Non¬Specific Low Back Pain

This study was done to compare the effect of instrumental-assisted soft tissue mobilization versus the effect of myofascial release on pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, back function, and back range of motion in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain.

Low back pain affects 20% of the workforce annually, leading to increased work absenteeism. Chronic non specific low back pain restricts functional and occupational activities, impacting society and the economy. Treatment is often unsatisfactory, and there is no consensus on the optimal approach. Further scientific research is needed to understand the effects of facial tissue manipulation on Chronic non specific low back pain patients. The literature has not addressed the distinctions between myofascial force transmission instrumental assisted soft tissue mobilization and myofascial release on Chronic non specific low back pain patients, which could help physical therapists find effective treatments. This study is the first to include pain, Pressure pain threshold, back function, and range of motion as outcome measures and compare instrumental assisted soft tissue mobilization and myofascial release in Chronic non specific low back pain patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with chronic non-specific low back pain for more than 3 months.
2. Age between 25-45 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients who have serious spinal pathologies, such as fractures, tumors or inflammatory diseases (such as ankylosing spondylitis)
2. Patients who have nerve root compromise, disk herniation, spondylolisthesis with neurological involvement, or narrowing of spinal canal
3. Pregnant women
4. Cancer patients .
5. Lower limb injuries.
6. Body mass index (BMI) greater than 25.