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KMID : 1211620210160020115
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Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
2021 Volume.16 No. 2 p.115 ~ p.123
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Effects of Trunk Stability Exercises and Thoracic Manipulation on Spine Flexibility in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients
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Park Sun-Ja
Kim Eun-Kyung
Kim Young-Mi
Kang Dong-Yeon
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Abstract
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PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the benefits of thoracic manipulation and the trunk stability exercises on spine trunk flexibility and the pain index of chronic low back pain patients.
METHODS: The study included 44 patients suffering from chronic low back pain. The participants were divided into two groups: the first group was assigned for trunk stability exercises (TSE), and the second group was randomly assigned TSE and thoracic manipulation at the same time (TSE+TM). Both groups carried out each assigned treatment thrice a week for 8 weeks. The study outcome was based on assessment of spine trunk flexibility and the pain index. Spine trunk flexibility was measured by spine flexion and extension through a range of motion and thoracic cage circumference. The pain index was measured using a visual analog scale (VAS).
RESULTS: Spine flexion and extension range of motion showed a significant difference within each group and between the groups before and after the treatment. The measurement of the thoracic cage circumference also showed a notable difference within each group and between the groups before and after the treatment. There was no change in the pain index.
CONCLUSION: These results indicate that thoracic manipulation with the trunk stability exercises is an efficient treatment for improving the spine trunk flexibility and soothing pain for chronic low back pain patients.
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KEYWORD
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Flexibility, Low Back Pain, Manipulations
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