Low back pain poses a significant challenge for healthcare providers in all of the universe and it is a common, expensive and disabling musculoskeletal condition. Understanding the assessment course of low back pain is essential to informing treatment recommendations and client stratification
The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of myo-fascial release (MF) and Fascia Stretch Therapy (FST) in individuals with non-specific low back pain (LBP).
Method: We enrolled 50 adults (26 female and 24 male) with non-specific low back pain.The study involved two intervention groups. Group A received Myo-Fascial release (n=24), while Group B underwent Fascia Stretch Therapy (n=26) sessions over 8 weeks (24 sessions), three days per week. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Range of Motion (ROM) using a goniometer were used to assess outcomes.
The statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 27 software. The results demonstrated a statistically significant difference between the interventions, with the fascia stretching therapy group exhibiting superior outcomes in terms of pain reduction (P=0.018) and increased range of motion (P=0.033). Moreover, participants in the myofascial release group experienced a notable improvement specifically in alleviating back pain symptoms in particular activity daily living.
Result: The statistical analysis revealed that the effectiveness of the fascia stretching technique in enhancing pain reduction, increasing range of motion, and improving flexibility among individuals with non-specific chronic back pain was notably higher. This improvement is attributed to the technique's ability to adjust and enhance the absorption of mechanical stimuli within the skeletal and muscular structure.