Effect of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises Versus Conservative Treatment on Pain, Endurance and Flexibility in Non-specific Low Backache

NCT07438145 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: UHS/USERC-26/SEC/86
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 56
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

This study is designed to evaluate the effect of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) exercises combined with core strengthening exercises in young adults. Dynamic exercsises train motor control and restore natural movement patterns. Participants in experimental group will perform DNS exercise with core strengthening exercises while participants in control group will perform core strengthening exercises alone.

Conditions

Non-specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP)

Keywords

Non-specific low bakache; Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization; Core Stabilization Exercises; Low Backache

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

  Pain intensity is measured via Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), a 10cm(100mm) long line where''0" indicate no pain and "10" indicate worst pain. It is a self-reported scale. Patient will be explained by these two extremes and asked to mark point on the scale that best describe his/her level of pain intensity.

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks.

• McGill's Core Endurance Test

  Endurance of core musculature is evaluated by using McGill's core endurance battery tests i.e. flexors, extensors, lateral core muscle tests. Participants will be guided to hold positions according to the testing muscles. Duration of hold will be recorded in seconds via stopwatch in their respective positions until participants are unable to hold positions of test.

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks.

• Sit-and-reach Test

  participant will sit on floor with shoes off. Yard stick is placed between feet and tape is placed at 15 inches mark right angle to yard stick. Heels of feet should be at the level of yard stick with 10-12 inches apart. Participant will reach forward with arms extended and one hand placed on other hand with palms facing downward, as forward as possible, maintaining this position for 2 seconds. For best attempt participant during reach participant will exhale and drop head between extended arms. Knee should be extended throughout test and breathing should be normal, avoid breath holding at any time during test. Distance will be measured as most distant point reached in centimeters or inches.

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks.

Study Arms (2)

Control Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Other: Core Strengthening Exercises

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises; Other: Core Strengthening Exercises

Interventions

Core Strengthening Exercises OTHER

Participants in control group will perform only conventional core strengthening exercises. These exercises increase strength of core muscles which in returns leads to increased spinal stability and postural control.

Control Group; Intervention Group

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises OTHER

Participants will perform following 6 dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercises based on developmental kinesiology and emphasize neuromuscular control. Which will provide stability, postural control, motor control, restore natural movement patterns and correct spinal alignment during static and dynamic tasks.

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Allied Health Sciences students aged 18-25 years
• Participants having non-specific low backache
• Visual Analogue scale (VAS) equal to or greater than 3
• Body Mass Index (BMI) \< 28kg/m2

You may not qualify if:

• Previous back surgery, tumors, deformities, infection
• Low backache associated with trauma
• Low backache with neurological symptoms

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Health Sciences Lahore: lead

Study Sites (2)

University of Health Sciences Lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, 39350, Pakistan

Location

Rida Zainab

Lahore, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Back Pain; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 22, 2026
• First Posted: February 27, 2026
• Study Start: February 23, 2026
• Primary Completion: March 23, 2026
• Study Completion: April 4, 2026
• Last Updated: May 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (2)