Effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain and Lumbar Mobility in Desk-Job Professionals with Mechanical Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract: Background: Mechanical low back pain (MLBP) is very common among desk-job workers as a result of extended sitting in a fixed position and a lack of lumbar mobility. Although traditional physiotherapy is the most important part of management, persistent soft-tissue restrictions can compromise the best possible outcome. IASTM has been suggested as a mechanotherapy adjunct to enhance tissue movement and pain. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of IASTM and conventional physiotherapy on pain, lumbar spine mobility, and functional disability in mechanical low back pain desk-job professionals. Methods: The study was a double-blinded randomized controlled trial of 48 desk-job professionals with chronic mechanical low back pain. The subjects were randomly assigned to two groups: Group A (physiotherapy with IASTM) and Group B (physiotherapy without IASTM). Treatments lasted 4 weeks. The outcome measures were a Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and lumbar flexibility (flexion and extension) measured with a dual inclinometer. The data were analysed statistically in SPSS version 23 at the p ? 0.05 significance level. Findings: Both groups showed significant improvement in pain, lumbar mobility, and disability at 4 weeks (p
Keywords: Mechanical low back pain, IASTM, lumbar mobility, desk-job professionals, soft tissue mobilization, rehabilitation
How to Cite?: Dr. Vinay Kumar, Dr. Rajnandini Dubey, Dr. Paritosh Sehrawat, "Effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain and Lumbar Mobility in Desk-Job Professionals with Mechanical Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial", Volume 15 Issue 8, August 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1938-1943, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26826212340, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26826212340