Mind-Body Healing: Evaluating the Acharya Technique for Low Back Pain in Middle-Aged Women.

BACKGROUND

Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent issue affecting a significant portion of the global population, impacting the quality of life, especially in menopausal females.

AIM: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the Acharya Technique in managing LBP among late middle-aged females.

METHODOLOGY: The study used a pre-experimental research design. Data were collected using structured questionnaires from 60 females aged 45-64 years, selected through Convenience sampling, covering demographic variables, clinical characteristics, intensity of LBP, and the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire.

INTERVENTION: The intervention consisted of the Acharya Technique, a structured sequence of stretching exercises targeting the lower back, practiced for 3-5 minutes daily over 15 days. Each session included five specific movements, with each step held for approximately 30 seconds.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The LBP intensity significantly reduced post-intervention (P < .05), indicating the effectiveness of the Acharya Technique in mitigating LBP among late middle-aged females. The average low back pain score of 4.7 in the pre-test reduced to 2.5 in the post-test. The t value was 19.8 with 59 degrees of freedom. Thus, LBP significantly reduced after the Acharya Technique intervention.

CONCLUSION

The study findings suggest that the Acharya Technique is an effective intervention for managing LBP among females, which can be taught to them at home.

KEYWORDS: mind-body medicine, low back pain, acharya technique, late middle-aged females, yoga.