Effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain

This study is a Randomized Control Trial in which participants aged 18-50 years having diagnosed chronic mechanical low back pain will be recruited into two groups. Group A will be receiving myofascial release using stripping technique whereas, Group B will be receiving Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization using long bar tool. Afterwards, post-treatment stretching would be performed in both the groups. Final assessment of pain, range of motion and disability will be done on last treatment session.

Inclusion Criteria:Individuals aged 18-50 years with diagnosed chronic mechanical low back pain.Males and females both.Participants having symptoms of duration more than 3 months.Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) score of 5 or more.Exclusion Criteria:Patient with a history of recent spinal surgery and related trauma.Participants with a history of pregnancy.Participants with a history of infection, tumor and spinal fracture.Participants with diagnosed Psychiatric Disorder.