Effects of Combined Ciaphragmatic Breathing and Trunk Stabilization in Chronic Low Back Pain

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Overview

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of combined diaphragmatic breathing and trunk stabilization exercises on pain, function, and muscle activity in patients with chronic low back pain, and to compare its clinical effectiveness with trunk stabilization exercise alone.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

QUADRUPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Core Stability Breathing Exercise Low Back Pain

Interventions

trunk stabilization exerciseBEHAVIORAL

Trunk stabilization exercises consisting of dead bug, bridge, side plank, and bird dog were performed for 10 repetitions in 3 sets, while the side plank was performed for 5 repetitions with a 10-second hold for 3 sets. Rest intervals between sets were set at 1 minute.

diaphragmatic breathing exerciseBEHAVIORAL

diaphragmatic breathing exercise was performed in a crook-lying position with one hand placed on the sternum and the other on the abdomen. Participants were instructed to inhale through the nose for 5 seconds, allowing lateral expansion of the rib cage, and exhale through pursed lips for 10 seconds while minimizing chest movement. The breathing exercise was performed for 10 repetitions in 3 sets with 1-minute rest between sets.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals with low back pain lasting at least 3 months (12 weeks) * Individuals with a pain intensity of 3 or higher on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) * Individuals who are physically capable of performing trunk stabilization and diaphragmatic breathing exercises Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with neurological or musculoskeletal disorders * Pregnant individuals * Individuals with fractures or deformities of the spine or related areas * Individuals with sensory deficits * Individuals who engaged in activities that could affect the study results (e.g., medication use, alcohol consumption, or excessive exercise) within 24 hours prior to participation

Locations (1)

Private exercise facility

Seoul, South Korea

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

pain intensity

Pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), a 0-10 cm scale where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst imaginable pain.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 4

Secondary Outcomes

Functional disability

Functional disability was assessed using the Korean version of the Oswestry Disability Index (KODI). The total score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater disability. Disability levels are interpreted as follows: 0-20 (minimal disability), 21-40 (moderate disability), 41-60 (severe disability), 61-80 (crippled), and 81-100 (bed-bound or exaggerating symptoms).

Time frame: Baseline and Week 4

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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