Efficaciousness of Y-shaped kinesio taping in conjunction with core stability exercises on amelioration of chronic non-specific low back pain: A pre-post study

Abstract

CNSLBP is a prevalent condition, a musculoskeletal issue that results in functional impairments and leading cause of disability. The study assesses the effect of ‘Y’ shaped Kinesio taping combined with core stability exercises. Kinesio taping is particularly useful for pain alleviation, whereas CSE is focused on enhancing trunk muscle activation.

Material and Methods- The study examines the treatment’s efficacy under several settings (working and resting states). In this study, a purposive and judgemental sampling strategy was employed, with n=31 individuals meeting with inclusion criteria, the numerical pain rating scale (NPRS=11) was utilised to assess pain levels.

Result- The treatment’s overall efficacy was validated by the negative -z-values from the Wilcoxon signed rank test, with resting pain Z=-4.949 and work pain Z=4.126(both p<0.001), indicating that post -intervention pain scores were consistently lower than pre-intervention scores.

Conclusion-Patients with persistent CNSLBP derive benefits from the treatments regarding both resting and occupational discomfort. A more substantial improvement was observed during rest periods; patients were more benefited.