A Study Using Psychophysiological Biomarkers to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Cat-Cow Yoga Exercise to Reduce Chronic Musculoskeletal Low Back Pain | Abstract Book on 9th Annual Neuroscience Conference (ANC-23) August 12-13, 2023 2023

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Syeda Farah Batool Department of Physiology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan; Department of Psychology, Malir University of Science & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan:

Shamoon Noshad Department of Psychology, Malir University of Science & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan; Psychophysiology Research Lab, M.A.H.Q. Biological Research center, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

Sadaf Ahmed Department of Physiology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan;Psychophysiology Research Lab, M.A.H.Q. Biological Research center, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

Low Back Pain (LBP) is a painful condition of the musculoskeletal system that affects the quality of life and causes disabilities that can cease or limit daily life activities. Around 85% of the population has encountered LBP at least once in their lives. Due to sustained or improper postures, the incidence rate of LBP is reportedly high amongst healthcare providers worldwide. The treatments to manage LBP are generally some Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which only give short-term relief and are seemingly ineffective after a particular time, so higher doses are needed. This study aimed to test the Cat-Cow yoga posture to manage LBP in longer terms. It was a uni-center randomized control trial, and the participants with musculoskeletal low back pain were randomly allocated into two groups. Group 1 received the intervention, cat-cow yoga sessions, and Group 2 has got the general care guide. Altered levels of cortisol, substance P and beta-endorphins were observed and compared at baseline and after completion of 12 weeks. Along with it, the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Index, World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL), and Sadaf Stress Scale (SSS) were employed during the initial assessment and again after a 12-week follow-up period (post-intervention). A practical and cost-friendly intervention that can help Back pain sufferers to reduce their pain. This study determined the efficacy of a useful and cost-effective yoga technique to overcome the psychophysiological manifestations of musculoskeletal CLBP.

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Published Journal: Abstract Book on 9th Annual Neuroscience Conference (ANC-23) August 12-13, 2023 , Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023

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