Comparison of McGill and Sahrmann Exercise Programs for Adults with Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain to Assess Effects on Pain, Movement, and Disability

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are comparing two exercise programs, McGill stabilization exercises and Sahrmanns movement-based exercise protocol, in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain lasting more than 12 weeks. The study aims to find out which program better reduces pain, improves lumbar range of motion, and decreases disability. This condition causes persistent pain and limits daily activities, and there is no clear agreement on the best exercise treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the McGill exercise group or the Sahrmann exercise group. Both groups will receive baseline physiotherapy that includes hot packs, TENS, lumbar isometric exercises, pelvic tilts, knee-to-chest exercises, and manual therapy. They will attend supervised treatment sessions 2-3 times per week for 6 weeks, performing their assigned exercise program designed to improve spinal stability, motor control, and function. During the study, participants will complete assessments before and after treatment using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale for pain, Oswestry Disability Index for disability, and a bubble inclinometer to measure lumbar range of motion. These measures will help evaluate the effects of each exercise program. The study results will provide evidence to help physiotherapists choose the most effective rehabilitation approach for chronic non-specific low back pain.

McGill Versus Sahrmann's Exercises for Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain