Analysis of pain symptoms, flexibility and hydroxyproline concentration in individuals with low back pain submitted to Global Postural Re-education and stretching

Pain Manag. 2020 May;10(3):167-177. doi: 10.2217/pmt-2019-0053. Epub 2020 Apr 30.

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate pain, flexibility and hydroxyproline (HP) urinary levels in patients with nonspecific low back pain submitted to Global Postural Re-education (GPR) and stretching. Materials & methods: 39 individuals who reported low back pain were randomly assigned to a group submitted to GPR (GPRG) or stretching exercises (SG) for 8 weeks. Pain and flexibility were assessed using the Borg CR10 scale and goniometry, respectively. Results: The GPR group showed a significant reduction in the HP levels and significant improvements in flexibility after the intervention when compared with SG. Both groups presented a significant reduction in HP and pain after the intervention. Conclusion: Both interventions were effective in the treatment of low back pain. However, the GPR method presented better responses than stretching.

Keywords: exercise; flexibility; hydroxyproline; low back pain; rehabilitation; spine.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Exercise Movement Techniques / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydroxyproline / urine*
  • Low Back Pain* / physiopathology
  • Low Back Pain* / rehabilitation
  • Low Back Pain* / urine
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle Stretching Exercises / physiology*
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care*
  • Pain Management / methods*
  • Pain Measurement
  • Patient Education as Topic / methods
  • Posture / physiology*
  • Range of Motion, Articular / physiology*

Substances

  • Hydroxyproline