Non-Thrust Lumbar and Sacral Mobilizations in Mechanical Low Back Pain

Non-Thrust Lumbar and Sacral Mobilizations in Mechanical Low Back Pain

This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to determined the effects of sacral mobilizations along with the lumbar mobilizations in mechanical low back pain on components such as pain , lumbar range of motion, lumbar proprioception and functional disability.

This study is based on the concept the sacral hypomobility can cause low back pain. Sacral and lumbar mobilizations both improve low back pain.

• Inclusion Criteria Adults 18 to 45 years Both genders Low back (from T12 to buttock line) pain for more than 3 months The CMLBP is the chief complaint without leg pain.
• Exclusion Criteria Acute flare Low Back Pain Thoracic pain Trauma to the spine causing fracture and disruption of the ligaments Leg symptoms when walk, eased in flexion (Signs of stenosis) Paresthesia/numbness Structural deformity (scoliosis, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis) Curve reversal Pregnancy Post-surgery (within 6 months of abdominal or spinal/lower limb surgery) Degenerative and inflammatory spinal diseases Malignancy Centralization and peripheralization