Effect of spinal extension exercises on mechanical low back pain in work from home IT professionals in India

Introduction: Prolonged sitting with awkward posture and long working hours are the predisposing factors for developing Mechanical Low Back Pain (LBP) in IT professionals. Poor dynamic trunk extension performance is associated back-related permanent work disability recurrence of LBP. The purpose this study was to find analyze effect spinal Extension exercises on from home Methods: In comparative study, 50 professionals various companies were approached through emails. Subjects randomized into two groups: Group A (n=25) group, B control group. both groups exercised three times per week 4 months followed ergonomics. intensity, functional disability, strength back extensor muscle assessed at baseline end 4. Results: had lower pain intensity (3.24 ± 1.45 vs 4.76 1.53) (4.24 2.14 11.44 1.75) significantly higher (25.44 4.3 22.24 4.58; P<0.05) than Conclusion: Spinal Exercises should be incorporated mechanical low stabilize muscles improve physical functioning minimal discomfort. line this, also made aware risk encouraged maintenance health fitness.