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http://dx.doi.org/10.14474/ptrs.2022.11.2.165

Effects of Yoga on Pain, Function, and Depression in Individuals with Nonspecific-Low Back Pain  

Song, Seonghyeok (Ez Rehabilitation Medical Center)
Choi, Youngam (International Integrated Medical Science Academy)
Cho, Namjeong (Department of Physical Therapy, Kyungbuk College)
Kim, Hyun-Joong (Neuromusculoskeletal Science Laboratory)
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Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science / v.11, no.2, 2022 , pp. 165-171 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: Nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) is experienced worldwide by many age groups. Yoga is recommended as an exercise to reduce back pain and stress because it is a breathing exercise, posture, and meditation as key elements. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of yoga and stabilization exercise on pain intensity, function, and depression. Design: An open-label, parallel arm, randomized controlled trial Methods: Twenty-four participants were allocated to the experimental and the control group in a ratio of 1:1. Yoga (experimental group) and stabilization exercise (control group) were received twice a week for 6 weeks Participants were assessed at baseline and post-intervention for pain intensity (numeric pain rating scale), function (Aberdeen low back pain scale, flexibility,and strength), and depression (Beck depression inventory). Results: When the experimental group (Yoga) and control group (stabilization exercise) were performed twice a week for 6 weeks, numeric pain rating scale, Aberdeen low back pain scale, and flexibility in post-intervention showed significant improvement in both groups (P<0.05), However, in all variables, the experimental group showed a positive benefit compared to the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions: The results of this study show that yoga has more positive benefits compared to stabilization exercise in pain intensity, function, and depression in individuals with NSLBP.
Keywords
Low back pain; Yoga; Stabilization exercise; Physical activity; Pain;
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