Comparative Effect of Sahrmann's Exercises and Core Stabilization Exercises on Low Back Pain in Individuals With Lumbar Lordosis

NCT07564765 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: IRB/2024/160
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 72
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Comparative effect of Sahrmann's exercises and core stabilization exercises on low back pain in individuals with lumbar lordosis

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Keywords

Core stabilization exercises; Low back pain; Lumbar lordosis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pain Intensity

  The intensity of pain was measured by a numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), which is an accurate and reliable tool for measuring pain intensity. It is a scale rating from 0 to 10 (no pain to moderate pain and to severe pain).

  Baseline and 4th week

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Disability

  Baseline and 4th week

Study Arms (2)

Sahrmann's Exercises

EXPERIMENTAL

Sahrmann's exercises refers to address the muscular component by shortening long muscles, reducing the load on weak or long muscles, supporting weakened using specific muscles to train the patient to activate specific muscles in a precise manner, and emphasize correct use of muscles in postural positioning activity and functional activity. Sahrmann's approach is based on biomechanical view and contains stretching and strengthening exercises.

Other: Sahrmann's Exercises

Core Stabilization Exercises

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The point of core stability exercises is to provide normal muscle function to increase spinal stability. The commonly used core stability training programs is the McGill Big 3 core stability exercise which was introduced by McGill and Karpowicz. Its main focus is on the influence of trunk stability on low back pain and lordosis. Core stability training re-educates the postural core muscles to stabilize the lumbopelvic region.

Other: Core Stabilization Exercises

Interventions

Sahrmann's Exercises OTHER

Sahrmann's Exercises include exercises like Pelvic Clock which strengthen transverse abdominis and improve pelvic alignment. Its positions includes; Pelvic tilt (12 o'clock), Lateral pelvic shift (3 o'clock and 9 o'clock), Posterior pelvic tilt (6 o'clock) with 3 sets of 10-15 repetitions. Lumbar Extensions which enhance lumbar lordosis and strengthen erector spinae. Bridging which strengthen gluteus maximus and improve hip-pelvic alignment. Knee to Chest stretch which improves lumbar flexibility, mobility, enhances strength of hip and pelvic muscles.

Sahrmann's Exercises

Core Stabilization Exercises OTHER

Core Stabilization Exercises includes; Curl-Up which strengthen the rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis muscles with 3 sets of 10-15 repetitions. Bird Dog which strengthen the extensor muscles, including the erector spinae and latissimus dorsi. Side Plank (Modified Plank) which strengthen the transverse abdominis and oblique muscles.

Core Stabilization Exercises

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Male and Female patients
• Age 20-60
• Low back pain
• Functional disability

You may not qualify if:

• Pathological signs, Ankle injury, pregnant females, previous surgery
• History of any specific medication
• Regular high intensity exercise

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Rashid Latif Medical College: lead

Study Sites (1)

Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

Location

Related Publications (2)

• LAURIN, E., MINERBI, A., BESEMANN, L. M., COURCHESNE, C. I. & GUPTA, G. 2022. The McGill Approach to Core Stabilization in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Review. medRxiv, 2022.01. 21.22269311.

  BACKGROUND

• NIROOMAND, T., RABIEI, M. & MOHAMMADI, B. 2023. Investigating the Effects Janda's and Sahrmann's Correcting Exercise Approaches on Trunk Muscles Function in Young Girls with Lower Crossed Syndrome. Journal of Advanced Sport Technology, 7, 48-58.

  BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Back Pain; Lordosis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Back Pain; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Spinal Curvatures; Spinal Diseases; Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: The assessor was kept blind and was not aware of any intervention group.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: House Officer

Model Details: Group A: Sahrmann's Exercies Patients received Sahrmann's exercises along with baseline treatment. Group B: Core Stabilization Exercises Patients received Core Stabilization Exercises along with baseline treatment.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 27, 2026
• First Posted: May 4, 2026
• Study Start: August 10, 2024
• Primary Completion: January 20, 2025
• Study Completion: January 20, 2025
• Last Updated: May 4, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)