Date of Publication :24th June 2021

Abstract: Background and purpose: Low back pain (LBA) is a major health problem in industrialized countries and is one of the most common reason for seeking healthcare. Computer professionals who uses laptop or desktop more than 8 hours a day for 5 days a week have higher chance of developing lower back pain. Various physiotherapeutic approach such as exercise and electrotherapy methods used for regular back pain management. The aim of the study was to compare the effect of core stability exercise with electrophysical agents (EPAs) in patient with chronic nonspecific low back pain. Methods and Materials: A sample of 30 patients within the age group of 25-40 years with chronic nonspecific low back pain who had minimum of three years of work experiences in information technology industry were randomly divided into two groups such as Group A (n= 15) and group B (n= 15). The subjects in group A received core stability exercise and the subjects in group B received electrophysical agents such as interferential current and ultrasound therapy. Both group received 5 session of treatment for two weeks and each participant underwent clinical evaluation on visual analogue scale and Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire. The pre and posttest measures were tabulated and analyzed by statistical method by t test. Results: The study concludes that there was statistically significant improvement of functional activities and pain in Group A when compared to Group B in response to treatment. Conclusion: Based on the result, this study concluded that Core stability exercise was effective than electrophysical agents in chronic nonspecific low back pain.

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