COMPARISON BETWEEN DYNAMIC MUSCULAR STABILIZATION TECHNIQUE (DMST), YOGA THERAPY AND HOT PACKS IN IMPROVING GENERAL HEALTH STATUS OF POSTURAL LOW BACK PAIN PATIENTS

Background: Different interventions can reduce the burden of postural low back pain. For example the use of Dynamic Muscular Stabilization Technique(DMST), Yoga Therapy and Hot Packs, which aids patients by muscle strengthening and relaxation. This study is aimed to evaluate to what extent the above techniques can improve the quality of life in those who suffer from the condition. Materials and Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial. Thirty subjects (15 male and 15 females) with postural low back pain (n=30) were randomly divided into three groups. Group A (DMST Group; n = 10), Group B (Yoga Group; n = 10) and Group C (Control Group; n = 10). Then General Health Status using SF ? 36 QOL was assessed at 0, 1st and 2nd week. The values were compared between the three groups. Results: The Dynamic Muscular Stabilization Technique was effective in improving general health status; significant differences were found on both physical and mental health components of SF ? 36 QOL. Yoga Therapy was found effective over Hot Packs. The mean improvement overall on general health status was significantly better to Dynamic Muscular Stabilization Technique. Conclusion: The Dynamic Muscular Stabilization Technique is an effective intervention improving general health status over a period of 1 month in patients who experience postural low back pain.