Comparison between the effect of three methods of massage therapy, stability exercise and combination exercise on dynamic stability in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain during sitting to standing tasks.

Aims and The purpose of this study was to investigate the short-term effects of massage، stability and combination exercise on dynamic stability in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain during the sitting to standing task. In this study، 30 patients with chronic low back pain with an average age of 33. 44±9. 02 years participated. Patients were randomly divided into three groups of ten: massage، stability and combination exercises. Patients received protocols of massage، stability، and combination exercises for 12 sessions (4 weeks، on every other day) under supervision of therapists. The results of this study showed that after stabilization and combination exercises، there was significant difference between pre and post test in Rising Index and COG Sway Velocity variables. The results showed that combination of massage with stability exercise is more effective than using either one alone.