Abstract
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of Mckenzie
therapy with and without strain counterstrain technique
in patients with non-specific low back pain.
Methodology: This quasi-experimental trial included
32 participants from Snabil Health Services Lahore
and Jinnah Hospital Lahore who were randomly
selected and categorized into two groups using a
convenient sampling technique. Mckenzie treatment
was given to Group A, while Mckenzie treatment with
Strain Counterstrain was given to Group B. RolandMorris questionnaire, Numeric pain rating scale
(NPRS), and Bubble inclinometer were used to
measure disability, pain, and lumbar range of motion,
and readings were noted at pretreatment, after the
second week and fourth week of treatment.
Results: The mean difference of NPRS between
group A and group B was 0.062 and 0.00, respectively
at baseline, after post treatment week two and post
treatment week four.
Conclusion: Mckenzie treatment combined with
strain counters trainwas as beneficial as Mckenzie
treatment alone in relieving low back pain.
Keywords: Mckenzie therapy, low back pain,
disability, manual therapy.
