Abstract
Background: Low Back pain is commonly seen clinical condition which is encountered in day to day practice of Physiotherapy. There is lack of studies correlating the relationship between the diaphragm and low back pain. Purpose: The aim of the study was to observe the diaphragm dysfunction with relation to the breathing pattern in individuals with low back pain. Material and Method: The materials used in this study is Pen, pencil and the data collection sheet. An observational study was carried out using a cross sectional study design. The study was carried in Karad city, Maharashtra, India. 80 Participants with low back pain [37:M;43:F] has been participated in the study. The diaphragm weakness and breathing pattern were evaluated at rest as well as after motor task with the help of Manual Assessment of Respiratory Motion and pulmonary Function Test. Result: Observational findings of this study demonstrates partial weakness and altered breathing pattern in patients with low back pain. Conclusion: Partial diaphragm weakness and an altered breathing pattern was found in individuals with low back pain.
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