Comparison of the effectiveness of chiropractic manipulation and yoga-based exercise approach in patients with chronic lack pain

The aim of our study is to compare the effectiveness of chiropractic manipulation and yoga-based exercise techniques on pain, functionality, depression and anxiety in patients with long-term low back pain. Sixty participants aged 18-65 years with low back pain for more than three months were randomized: Chiropractic Manipulation (CM) (n=20, 12 female, 8 male) combined with Conventional Exercise. Yoga Based Exercise (YTE) (n=20, 12 female. 8 male) and Control group (KG) (n=20, 12) women. 8 men) were included in one of the groups. Lumbar region chiropractic HVLA (High Velocity. Low Amplitude-High Speed Low Amplitude) spinal manipulation was applied to the KM group. conventional low back exercises were applied to the control group, and exercise combined with movements including yoga was applied to the YTE group All three groups were treated for sight weeks. twice a week, and were evaluated at the end of the 12th week All three groups before and after treatment, lumbar region mobility and hip normal range of motion were evaluated with Goniometric Measurement. Numeric Pain Scale, functional status with Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire, depression level with Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. As a result of the within-group analysis, it was determined that there was a significant difference between the groups, but the changes observed in the Chiropractic Manipulation group and the Yoga-Based Exercise group were more than in the Control group (p<0.05). While, there was no significant difference in some of the parameters in the results between the groups, but the changes observed in the Chiropractic Manipulation group and the Yoga-Based Exercise group were more than in the Control group (p<0.05). While there was no significant difference in some of the parameters in the results between the groups. There was a significant difference between the changes of the individuals in the chiropractic and yoga-based exercise group and the control group in the majority (p<0.05).