Neuromuscular exercises on pain intensity, functional disability, proprioception, and balance of military personnel with chronic low back pain.

Background Due to their occupational status, military personnel are a high-risk group for low back pain (LBP). Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of neuromuscular exercises on the severity of pain, functional disability, proprioception, and balance in military personnel with LBP. Methods Military personnel with LBP were randomly assigned into two groups: intervention (n=15) and control (n=15). The intervention group performed 60 minutes of neuromuscular exercises three times per week for eight weeks while the control group continued their routine physical activities. Results The mean post-intervention pain intensity, disability, and proprioception error significantly decreased in the intervention group. Whereas their mean post-interventions static and dynamic balance scores significantly increased. Conclusions The results indicate eight weeks of neuromuscular exercise decreased pain intensity and improved functional ability, static and dynamic balance, and proprioception among military staff suffering chronic low back pain.