Correlation of low back pain with core muscle strength in post-natal women

Backround: Low back pain is most commonly seen condition in the postnatal women. The physical stress of parenting or caring for infants can impact tremendous biochemical strain. Repetitive stress from task that requires lifting the child can compromises spinal integrity. Poor unsupported feeding positions and bad nappy-changing postures, in addition to tension and fatigue, can all give rise to low back pain after pregnancy6. Objective: To observe the correlation of low back pain and core muscle strength in post natal women. Study Design: Non Experimental design, Observational type. Procedure: 124 postnatal women with low back pain were approached and an informed consent was taken. All the subjects were given Roland-Morris disability questionnaire and core muscle strength was evaluated by pressure biofeedback unit. Results: There is no significant correlation between Pressure Biofeedback and Numerical Rating Scale and there is no significant correlation between Pressure biofeedback and Roland Morris disability Questionnaire. Conclusion: There was no significant correlation of low back pain with core muscle strength in postnatal women.