Lumbar degenerative disc disease and discogenic low back pain is comparatively common and disabling musculoskeletal condition. McKenzie's extension protocol is considered to be the gold standard physical therapy treatment for persons with acute discogenic low back pain, however the evidence is deficient in terms of additive benefits of sustained natural apophyseal glides in the management of discogenic low back pain. Thus, the current study will not only look into the positive effects of McKenzie's extension protocol in the management discogenic low back pain, but will also look into the additive benefits of sustained natural apophyseal glides in combination with McKenzie's extension protocol in the management of discogenic low back pain.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
44
Mckenzie Extension Exercise Protocol will be performed by participants in prone position
Lumbar SNAGs will be performed in lumbar flexion and extension in standing Position
4 pole inferential therapy in combination with superficial heating for 20 minutes
superficial heating for 20 minutes
Back Pain
Pain will be measured via Visual Analogue Scale. A higher score signifies poor outcome.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Lumbar Range of Motion
Disability will be measured via inclinometer. A higher score signifies good outcome.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Postural Stability
Postural Stability will be measured via Biodex Balance System. A higher score signifies poor outcome.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Lumbar Disability
Disability will be measured via Oswestry Disability Index.
Time frame: 2 weeks
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