No Relationship between Low Back Pain and Hamstring Flexibility

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shyamal Koley ◽  
Neha Likhi
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Hamstring Flexibility

Self-Myofascial Release of the Superficial Back Line Improves Sit-and-Reach Distance

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 400-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Whitney Williams ◽  
Noelle M. Selkow
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Myofascial Release ◽  
Plantar Surface ◽  
The Past ◽  
Plantar Aspect ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hamstring Flexibility

Context: Decreased hamstring flexibility can lead to a plethora of musculoskeletal injuries, including low back pain, hamstring strains, and patellofemoral pain. Lack of flexibility may be the result of myofascial adhesions. The fascia connected to the hamstrings is part of the superficial back line that runs from the cranium to the plantar aspect of the foot. Any disruption along this chain may limit the flexibility of the hamstring. Objective: To investigate if self-myofascial release (SMR) of the plantar surface of the foot in addition to the hamstring group was more effective at improving the flexibility of the hamstrings when compared with either intervention alone. Design: Cross-over study. Setting: Athletic training facility. Participants: Fifteen college students (5 males and 10 females; age: 20.9 [1.4] y, height: 173.1 [10.3] cm, mass: 80.0 [24.9] kg) who were not older than 30, with no history of low back pain or injury within the past 6 months, no history of leg pain or injury within the past 6 months, no current signs or symptoms of cervical or lumbar radicular pain, no current complaint of numbness or tingling in the lower-extremity, and no history of surgery in the lower-extremity or legs. Interventions: Each participant received each intervention separated by at least 96 hours in a randomized order: hamstring foam rolling, lacrosse ball on the plantar surface of the foot, and a combination of both. Main Outcome Measures: The sit-and-reach test evaluated hamstring flexibility of each participant before and immediately after each intervention. Results: There were no significant differences found among the SMR techniques on sit-and-reach distance (F2,41 = 2.7, P = .08, ). However, at least 20% of participants in each intervention improved sit-and-reach distance by 2.5 cm. Conclusions: SMR may improve sit-and-reach distance, but one technique of SMR does not seem to be superior to another.

Evaluation of intra-subject difference in hamstring flexibility in patients with low back pain: An exploratory study

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Radwan ◽  
Kyle A. Bigney ◽  
Haily N. Buonomo ◽  
Michael W. Jarmak ◽  
Shannon M. Moats ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Hamstring Flexibility ◽  
Subject Difference

scholarly journals Interventions for chronic low back pain: whole body vibration and spinal stabilisation

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
ML Baard ◽  
J Pietersen ◽  
S Janse van Rensburg
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Spinal Stabilisation ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Hamstring Flexibility

Objectives. This study explored, described and compared the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) therapy and conventional spinal stabilisation exercises in persons with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Design. A non-randomised sampling technique was used to delineate the base of volunteers gathered by a combination of accidental and snowball sampling methods. Twenty subjects were randomly assigned into either a WBV or a spinal stabilisation (SS) group. The dependent variables were perception of pain and general functionality, abdominal muscular endurance, spinal muscular endurance and hamstring flexibility. These were measured at the pre-, mid- and post-test assessments. During the 8-week intervention, both groups performed the same spinal stabilisation exercises 3 sessions per week, the difference being the dynamic performance of the conventional land-based SS group compared with the static, isometric performance on the vibration platform. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) determined differences between groups at the pre-, mid- and post-test. Dependent sample t-tests were computed to determine whether the increases/decreases over time were significant within each group. Cohen’s d was used to determine the practical significance of results. Results. There were significant decreases in perception of pain and enhanced performance of functional activity of daily living, increases in abdominal and hamstring flexibility midway through and after the intervention period for both groups. Neither of the two methods of rehabilitation was significantly superior except for spinal muscular endurance in the WBV group after the 8-week intervention. WBV could be considered as an alternative method of exercise intervention for the rehabilitation of CLBP.

scholarly journals Comparison of Effectiveness of Passive Hamstring Stretching Technique and Neurodynamic Sciatic Nerve Sliding Technique in Low Back Pain

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 54-62
Author(s):  
Swati Paranjape ◽  
Nishigandha Naik
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Sciatic Nerve ◽  
Rest Period ◽  
Knee Extension ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Keywords Low Back Pain ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hamstring Flexibility ◽  
Sliding Technique

Objective: Low back pain (LBP) is a very common health problem worldwide having global point prevalence of 9.4%. Correlations have been found between decreased length of the hamstrings and LBP. It was found that improving the flexibility of hamstrings can significantly reduce chronic LBP. This study compared the effectiveness of two techniques i.e. passive hamstring stretching technique (PHS) and neurodynamic sciatic nerve sliding technique (NDS) on hamstring flexibility and pain in non-radiating LBP patients. Methods: 26 patients between the age group of 25-45 years having non-radiating LBP were recruited in the study. Group A (n=13) were given passive hamstring stretching while Group B (n=13) performed neurodynamic sciatic nerve sliding technique under guidance of the researcher. Baseline data were obtained for hamstring length and pain before and after intervention. Pain was assessed using ‘visual analogue scale’ and hamstring length was measured using ‘passive knee extension test’. Intervention was performed on alternate days for three sessions with 48 hours rest period in between each session. Results: Data were analysed for hamstring length and pain between both the groups using ‘unpaired t’ test. NDS technique was statistically significantly more effective in improving pain (p =0.03 at 95%CI= -2.07 to -0.09). There was no statistically significant difference in the effectiveness of both techniques in improving hamstring length (p =0.08 at 95%CI= -3.4 to 0.25). Conclusions: Both the techniques are equally effective in improving hamstring length, however NDS was more effective in improving pain in low back pain patients as compared to PHS. Keywords: Low back pain; Neural sliders; Static hamstring stretch; Hamstring flexibility .

EFFECT OF STATIC STRETCHING ON MUSCLE ACTIVATION DURING SIT TO STAND AMONG LOW BACK PAIN POPULATION

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (6-8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Syafiqah Baharam ◽  
Melydia Yasri Hisham ◽  
Vikram Mohan ◽  
Norazlin Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Gluteus Maximus ◽  
Intervertebral Discs ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Lower Limb Muscles ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Hamstring Flexibility

Differential muscle activation pattern following hamstring stretching among low back pain (LBP) is being reported. Reduce in hamstring extensibility can alter the lumbar lordosis during sitting thus put pressure on lumbar intervertebral discs and increase load on the lumbar spine. This can lead to changes in the pelvic motion and altered the functional movement especially during sit to stand (STS). Thus, the faulty motion and muscles will be used and further lead to the changes of muscle activation especially to the back and lower limb muscles. Previous study showed that static stretching can help to increase activation of muscle among LBP population. However, limited evidence exists regarding the effects of static hamstring stretching on muscle activation of gluteus maximus during STS among LBP population. The main objective is to determine the effect of static hamstring stretching on hamstring flexibility on muscle activation of gluteus maximus (GM) during STS among LBP population. Forty four subjects, 44 LBP populations were recruited based on the selected criteria as set by the study protocol. The results of the study showed, there were an improvement on hamstring flexibility and muscle activation when static stretching was applied to LBP population (p<0.05). This study suggested that static hamstring stretching exercise can help to improve the hamstring ability to lengthen and increase the activation of GM during STS especially for LBP population. 

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF HAMSTRING FLEXIBILITY RETENTION THROUGH SIT-AND-REACH BOX IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WITH NONSPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-38
Author(s):  
Sumaira Imran Farooqui ◽  
Zulekha Saleem ◽  
Ashbeel John Edgar ◽  
Shahida Abbass
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Subject Pool ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Hamstring Flexibility ◽  
Straight Leg Raise

OBJECTIVES Administrationof sit and reach (SR) box as an intervention tool for retaining the hamstring flexibility as a treatment regime in order to prevent as well predict future low back pain complications. Improvement of hamstring flexibility through SR box, administrationof SR box as an assessment tool in patients with reduced hamstring flexibility causing low back pain complications. Also implementation of SR box for training purpose in clinical practice to evaluate the efficacy of the SR box in retention of hamstring flexibility in both genders. STUDY DESIGN A quantitative experimental study inclusive of simple random sampling was done. The independent variables were age and gender. Flexibility retention and treatment were the dependent variables which were assessed by a Sit-and-reach box. MEASUREMENTS The subject pool for this study consisted of 40 volunteers that were selected on the basis of simple random sampling and were recruited in the study after assessing hamstring tightness through toe-touching, straight leg raise and piriformis test to exclude any specific pathology or disorders. RESULTS Flexibility showed marked increase in most of the applicants on 5th trial after a 4 week training regime by sit and reach box. CONCLUSION Achievements in flexibility are preserved for no less than 2 weeks after a stretching program. It additionally created the impression that 2 sets; each consisting of 3 repetitions of a sit-and-reach test is adequate for boosting extensive increment in flexibility. KEYWORDS Sit-And-Reach, Stretching, Flexibility, Hamstring, Low Back Pain, Straight Leg Raise.

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