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@article{173461,
        author = {Siddhida Madki and Smrutika Shinde},
        title = {Effect of Core stabilization combined with McKenzie Exercises in Housekeepers with Mechanical Low Back Pain},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {10},
        pages = {239-245},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173461},
        abstract = {Introduction- Housekeeping requires a lot of physical effort that requires forceful motions and working in improper body positions which leads to Mechanical low back pain. One of the most beneficial techniques for conservative spine care and low back pain is the McKenzie Techniques. A different strategy which is becoming more popular and beneficial for treating Mechanical low back pain is Core stabilization exercises. Methodology-68 housekeepers were recruited in the study and were randomly divided into two groups, with 34 housekeepers in each group. GROUP A (Control Group) housekeepers received Hot Moist Pack for lumbar region for 10 minutes followed by Core Stabilization exercises. GROUP B (Experimental group) housekeepers received Hot Moist Pack for lumbar region for 10 minutes followed by Core stabilization and McKenzie Exercises. Statistical analysis was recorded and the results were obtained. Result- In Intra Group comparison of Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) the p value of Control group is 6.11E-18 and Experimental group is 4.03E-21, which is < 0.05 considered as significant. In Intra Group comparison of MMST Lumbar Flexion the p value of Control group is 1.11E-17 and Experimental group is 1.49E-21, which is < 0.05 considered as significant. In Intra Group comparison of MMST Lumbar Extension the p value of Control group is 9.55E-22 and Experimental group is 3.09E-18, which is < 0.05 considered as significant. In Intra Group comparison of MODI The p value of Control group is 2.98E-23 and Experimental group is 5.50E-28, which is < 0.05 considered as significant.
Conclusion- Both the groups showed significant improvement however group B was more significant in reducing pain, improving lumbar flexion-extension ROM and reducing disability and improving function in Housekeepers with Mechanical Low Back Pain.},
        keywords = {Core stabilization, McKenzie exercises, Numeric Pain Rating scale, Modified-Modified Schober’s Test.},
        month = {March},
        }