The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of using spinal stabilization
exercise for the improvement of atrophy of the multifidus and psoas major, of pain
and disability with chronic low back pain in private guard and security.
For 42 patients diagnosed with CLBP, and divided into spinal stabilization exercise
group(SSEG) and general spinal strengthening exercise group(GSSEG). Each
exercise was conducted for 10 weeks. Pain and disability were measured before and
after exercise using the Visual analogue scale(VAS) and the Oswestry disability
index(ODI). Cross section area(CSA) of both the left and right multifidus and the
psoas major at the upper end plate of L4 were measured before and after exercise
using computed tomography(CT).
After 10 weeks of exercise, the both group's pain and lumbar disability were
significantly decreased(p<0.01). Also there was significant difference in both
group(p<0.05). In addition, the CSA of the left and right multifidus and posas major
were significantly increased as compared to the pre-exercise in both group(p<0.01).
But SSEG's cross sectional areas of multifidus was more significantly increase than
GSSEG(p<0.05).
In summary, Spinal stabilization exercise is more effective in improving atrophy
in private guard and security patients, in reducing patients’ pain and disability. It
is an effective treatment to aid rehabilitation in these cases.
Key Word : Private Guard Security, CLBP, Spinal Stabilization Exercise, Deep
Muscle, Disability