Effect of Myofascial decompression therapy along with IASTM combing with conversational physiotherapy in the subjects of low back pain

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of Myofascial
Decompression Therapy in conjunction with Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue
Mobilization (IASTM) and conversational physiotherapy for pain and disability in
chronic low back pain (LBP) patients versus traditional treatments.
Methods: 30 patients with chronic low back pain were randomly divided into two
groups: Group A was administered a holistic treatment program of IASTM,
Myofascial Decompression, Hot Pack Therapy, and Interferential Therapy (IFT), and
Group B was administered IFT and Hot Pack Therapy. Outcomes were assessed by
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and Oswestry Low Back Disability Index
(OLBDI) before and after intervention. Statistical tests were carried out to check the
significance of the results.
Results: Group A had a significant decline in NPRS scores from the pre-intervention
mean of 8.06 ± 1.33 to 2.0 ± 1.41 post-intervention (t = 16.36, p < 0.001). OLBDI
scores also enhanced from 77.4 ± 8.10 to 28.73 ± 9.70 (t = 10.73, p < 0.001). Group
B, on the other hand, had improvements in scores of NPRS from 8.56 ± 1.23 to 4.33
± 0.59 and OLBDI scores from 78.0 ± 12.19 to 49.4 ± 6.09. While both groups had
statistically significant improvements, Group A had higher reductions in disability
and pain.
Conclusion: The results indicate that the combined method of Myofascial
Decompression Therapy and IASTM, with conversational physiotherapy, greatly
improves pain relief and functional recovery in chronic low back pain patients over
traditional approaches. This research highlights the significance of holistic treatment
protocols based on individual requirements in managing chronic low back pain
effectively. Future studies need to assess the long-term effects and effectiveness of
these combined interventions.