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Effects of Core Strengthening on Cardiovascular Fitness, Flexibility and Strength on Patients with Low Back Pain

Aashima Datta, Siddhartha Sen and Shivpriya

Background: Back pain is a common complaint for people of all ages. Chronic back pain sufferers have been estimated to constitute ¼ of the population. People who sit for prolonged periods of time are predisposed to have low back pain problem frequently.

Methodology: In this study, 30 patients were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria and were assigned into two groups: experimental group and control group. The experimental group was given core strengthening exercises and control group was given conventional exercises. The intervention was followed daily for 4 weeks. Prior to the exercise and after every week VO2max, flexibility and strength were evaluated as outcome measure.

Results: Both the groups had significant effect on VO2max, flexibility and strength at the end of 4th week (p<0.05). Cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and strength improved more in the experimental group.

Conclusion: Core strengthening exercise improves muscle imbalances, posture and enhances cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and strength in patients with low back pain.