CORE STABILIZATION EXERCISES VERSUS YOGA ON PULMONARY FUNCTION PARAMETERS

Low back pain (LBP) is a common medical problem. Low-back pain (LBP), usually has pain or discomfort in the area between the lower rib and the gluteal folds and is coined commonly as a potentially disabling condition. Prevalence rate of low back pain in 3 months duration is estimated to be around 25%, where it is as high as 84% in lifetime. LBP is classified as acute (less than 6 weeks), subacute (between 6 weeks and 12 weeks) and chronic (more than 12 weeks). Chronic low back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives. . Core stability is defined as the ability to control the position and movement of the central portion of the body. It is vital for proper load balance within the spine, pelvis, and kinetic chain. Clinical spinal instability is a controversial topic and is not well understood. Researchers found loss of the tonic activation of transverse abdominis muscle in low back pain patients during walking. There is a strong association between low back pain and respiratory disorder as well as incontinence.