Impact of Active Release Technique and Core Strengthening on Pain, Muscle Stiffness, Muscle Hardness and Quality of Life on Non- Specific Low Back Pain: An Experimental Study

Abstract

Background:- Bad posture while working puts excessive stress and strain on low back. These inturn contribute significantly to the development of the spasm–pain–spasm process, which ultimatelyresults in the development of myofascial trigger points(MTrPs) in the muscle fibers. This is due to thereduced blood supply that leads to a decrease in the supply of oxygen and also minerals and vitaminsto the muscle Active release technique(ART), a non-invasive soft tissue restoration procedure includesreducing the scar tissue that induces discomfort, stiffness, muscle weakness and unusual pain likemechanical dysfunction of the myofascial and soft tissue.Methodology:- This experimental study will be conducted with population of 40 aging from 18 to 25dividing them equally into two group with simple random sampling. The participants of one group will begiven active release technique with hot fomentation while the other group will receive hot fomentation. Corestrengthening exercises will be given to both the groups.Conclusion:- This study intends to find the effectiveness of active release technique in reduction of pain,muscle stiffness and muscle hardness in patients with non-specific low back pain and also the resultantimprovement in their quality of life