Study of Diaphragm Relaxation Added to Spinal Stabilization Exercises for Adults Aged 18 to 65 With Chronic Low Back Pain

What this Trial Is About

Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal issue that can greatly reduce quality of life by limiting daily activities and causing chronic discomfort. This study focuses on people with chronic non-specific low back pain, where poor core stability and diaphragm dysfunction may worsen symptoms. Researchers aim to explore how adding diaphragm relaxation to spinal stabilization exercises affects pain, disability, quality of life, central sensitization, and trunk muscle endurance. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive spinal stabilization exercises three times a week for eight weeks, while the other group will do the same exercises plus manual diaphragm relaxation three times a week for the same duration. The study is designed with triple masking to reduce bias in the results. During the study, pain severity, disability, quality of life, central sensitization, and trunk muscle endurance will be measured at the start and after the eight-week intervention. Participants will engage in regular exercise sessions, and researchers will monitor their progress and responses to treatment. The total participation time spans the eight weeks of intervention, allowing for assessment of changes related to the added diaphragm relaxation technique.

Diaphragmatic Release for Low Back Pain