To explore the clinical study of flexi-bar in the treatment of chronic nonspecific low back pain

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2021.06.027

Abstract

Abstract: Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of flexi-bar in the treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain, and to formulate simpler and more effective exercise prescriptions for guiding clinical and family training. Methods From January 2019 to December 2019, 60 patients with chronic non-specific low back pain who came to our hospital were selected and randomly divided into two groups according to the random number table. The control group used conventional lumbar stability training, and the experimental group was combined on this basis flexi-bar training. Both groups will receive 4 weeks of exercise intervention, three times a week, 40 minutes each time, including 5 minutes of warm-up and 5 minutes of relaxation. The experimental group performed flexi-bar exercises for 15 minutes during the training process, in standing, double bridge, abdominal crunching and four-point support positions. The flexi-bar vibration was maintained for 30 s and rested for 30 s. Each exercise was performed 3 times. Before and after training, the two groups were applied with the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), Oswestry disability index(ODI), and pressure biofeedback unit (PBU) to evaluate pain, lumbar spine function and transversus abdominis activation ability. Results Before treatment, there was no significant difference in NRS score, ODI score, and transversus abdominis activation pressure between the two groups of patients (P>0.05). After 4 weeks of treatment, the NRS, ODI score and transversus abdominis activation pressure of the two groups were not statistically significant. The values were significantly improved compared with before treatment (P<0.01), and the NRS, ODI scores and pressure values of the experimental group were significantly different from those of the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion The application of flexi-bar in the treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain can significantly improve the function of the patient's lumbar spine and relieve the symptoms of low back pain. It is a safe and effective treatment.

Key words: Flexi-bar, chronic non-specific low back pain, pressure biofeedback unit

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Ren Wei, Li Gufeng, Li Suhua, Li Zuoxiang, Xie Ying. To explore the clinical study of flexi-bar in the treatment of chronic nonspecific low back pain[J]. Journal of Capital Medical University, 2021, 42(6): 1065-1069.

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