Abstract

The burden of musculoskeletal disorders increases every year, with low back pain (LBP) being the most frequently reported conditions for seeking manual therapy treatment. Spinal mobilization is widely used for the benefit of the patients with chronic low back pain. Objective: To assess the physiological outcomes of spinal mobilization therapy in non-specific chronic LBP patients. Materials & Methods: Fifty eligible patients of Chronic LBP were enrolled in the present study. Socio-demographic data of all the subjects were analyzed. The entire participants received spinal mobilization therapy and evaluate the physiological outcomes (blood pressure, heart rate, skin response and respiratory rate) of this therapy. Results: In our study majority of the participant (38%) were 18-30 years of age, mean age was 35.6 ± 12.3, with slight male predominance (52%). LBP, blood pressure (SBP/DBP), heart rate and respiratory rate were significantly decreases after spinal mobilization therapy. Conclusions: Spinal mobilization technique is an effective intervention for reduction of pain, functional disability and enhancing physiological outcomes in chronic low back pain patients.

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