Effect of Specific Stabilization Exercise Along with Muscle Relaxation Technique to Treat Lumbopelvic Pain During Pregnancy

Abstract

Pain in lower back area amid pregnancy is a typical gripe among women frequently viewed as an inescapable disadvantage of an ordinary Pregnancy. Spinal Specific Stabilizing Exercises and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Techniques are popular form of physiotherapy management in preventing lumbopelvic pain that limits the activities of daily living in patients during and after gestation period. These Specific Stabilization Exercises strengthen Abdominal and Para spinal muscles, which control Lumbopelvic stability Objective: To compare the effects of Specific Stabilizing Exercises and Specific Stabilizing Exercises along with Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique in prevention and management of Lumbopelvic Pain during pregnancy. Methods: 30 women were randomized to six-week workout plan comprising both Particular workout for stabilization and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Techniques in experimental group and 30 were randomized as control group including only the Specific Stabilizing Exercises. Lumbopelvic torment was evaluated on Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of torment force. Results:  The control and the experimental group were comparable at baseline. The experimental group receiving both exercises showed significant improvement in intensity of perceived pain (p = 0.002) at the termination of 6 weeks’ treatment plan in comparison to control group receiving only specific stabilization exercise Conclusion:  Specific Stabilizing Exercises along with Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique reduced pain significantly in pregnant women with lumbar and pelvic girdle pain.