Comparing Lumbar Stabilization Exercises and Muscular Chain Therapy for Reducing Pain and Disability in Adults With Mechanical Chronic Low Back Pain

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are comparing two exercise programs to see which better reduces pain and improves function in people with mechanical chronic low back pain CLBP. This study involves adults aged 18 to 30 with localized lumbar pain and aims to evaluate the effects of lumbar stabilization exercises versus muscular chain therapy using a randomized controlled trial design. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one group will perform lumbar stabilization exercises including abdominal drawing-in maneuvers, pelvic tilts, and bridging exercises with 10-15 repetitions per exercise and 2-3 sets each, resting 30-45 seconds between sets. The other group will receive muscular chain therapy focusing on straightening the lumbar spine and hip flexion with static holds initially lasting 2-3 minutes and progressing to 5 minutes, repeated 3-5 times with rest intervals of 1-2 minutes. Participants will be evaluated at the start and after 6 weeks for pain intensity and functional disability. The study will monitor changes in these outcomes to determine which exercise approach is more effective. The total study duration includes these baseline and week 6 assessments, with safety and adherence monitored throughout the intervention period.

Effects of Lumbar Stabilization Exercises Versus Muscular Chain Therapy in Patients With Mechanical Chronic Low Back Pain