The Effect of Breathing Exercises on Reducing Low Back Pain and Physical Disability

Document Type : Scientific Research Periodical

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1 Adult health nursing department, faculty of nursing helwan university cairo

2 Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University.

3 Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University, Egypt

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Abstract: Chronic low back pain (LBP) is one of the most frequent musculoskeletal conditions causing physical disability. Breathing exercises offer a holistic approach to pain management, addressing both pain and physical disability, and potentially enhancing overall well-being. Aim: To assess the effect of practicing breathing exercises on reducing LBP and physical disability. Design: a quasi-experimental research. Setting: In the outpatient clinic at "Eldemerdash Hospital" affiliated to "Ain Shams university hospital" Cairo, Egypt. Subjects: A sample of (50) adult individuals with LBP were randomized equally into study and control categories. Tools: Three tools were adopted to collect data include: I Patients' structured interview questionnaire, II visual analogue scale (VAS) and III Oswestry disability index (ODI). Results: total score of study category  pre  breathing exercise had a highly considerable correlation with overall score of post and 1 month follow up breathing exercise (P= 0.00,.002).So the breathing exercises has positive impact on reducing LBP and physical disability. Conclusion: Considering its safety and cost effectiveness the breathing exercises could play a crucial role in decreasing LBP and physical disability. Recommendations: Encourage patients with LBP to perform deep breathing exercises and lose weight to decrease pain. More researches to investigate psychological impact of LBP. Apply the breathing exercises as a complementary therapy for LBP as long as medical treatment

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Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice
Volume 4, Issue 11
September 2025
Pages 155-170

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