Dynamic Versus Traditional Core Strengthening Exercises in Patients With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain

This research investigated the effectiveness of two different types of core strengthening exercises: dynamic versus traditional exercises. The participants comprised of individuals aged between 20-50 years, who have been suffering from chronic nonspecific low back pain for more than 12 weeks. The sample comprised of 70 participants, who were divided into two groups using random sampling. Group 1 performed dynamic core strengthening exercises, while Group 2 performed traditional core strengthening exercises. These two groups received routine physiotherapy, and were treated three times a week for a period of 8 weeks. The pain, back-related disability and assessment of lumbosacral stability was performed at the start and 8 weeks after the treatment using the Visual Analogue Scale, the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire and the Prone Instability Test, respectively. The aim of the study was to find out which of the two core strengthening exercise programs offered the participants more pain relief, and more improvement in lumbosacral stability and back-related disability.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 20-50 * Chronic non-specific low back pain for more than 12 weeks * Male or female * Voluntary participation with a signed informed consent * Ability to follow instructions of the prescribed exercises Exclusion Criteria: * Low back pain with a specific cause (i.e. fracture, tumor, infection, or back pain due to other inflammatory diseases) * History of any spinal surgery * Presence of severe neurological deficits * Pregnancy * Presence of severe cardiovascular or systemic diseases * Cognitive impairment or inability to perform the prescribed exercises and follow instructions safely