EFFECTIVENESS OF MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE ON PAIN MODULATION IN PATIENT SUFFERING FROM SACROILIAC JOINT DYSFUNCTION

Lower back pain (LBP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition significantly impacting quality of life. One of the primary contributors to LBP is sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD), which results from abnormal joint movement or misalignment. SIJD often leads to radiating pain in the lower back, buttocks, and legs, and is frequently misdiagnosed due to its similarity to other lumbar spine disorders. Conventional treatment methods