Therapeutic effects of Kinesio taping on pain and ADLs in the patients with mechanical low back pain

Objective: The aim of present study was to observe the therapeutic effects of kinesio taping on pain & ADLs in the patients with mechanical low back pain. Methods:A total 30 patients with mechanical low back pain were included in the current study with age group between 25-55 years. All the patients received the treatment for three times per week for six weeks. Outcomes measures were assessed using visual analogue scale for pain, Ronald-Morris Questionnaires for ADLs and modified Schober’s test for trunk flexion & extension ROM. Result: There was significant decrease in pain severity& improvement in ADLs  on VAS and RMDQ scores. Conclusion:A physiotherapy program involving stretching exercises for back, hamsrings & iliopsoas muscles and strengthening exercises for trunk muscles with kinesio taping was effective in the management of mechanical low back pain.