Effects of Cervicothoracic Mobility Program on Low Back Pain

"Participants in this group will receive mobilization at a cervical and thoracic level along with conventional physical therapy protocol like Hot packs and exercise therapy.~At the cervical, PA glides (central) and transverse glides will be given for mobilization.~At thoracic, PA glides (central) and transverse glides will be given for mobilization.~Exercise therapy includes stretching and strengthening both cervical and thoracic muscles. At the cervical level, neck isometric (flexion, extension, side bending) will be given to patients to enhance strengthening, and neck~stretching exercises (flexors, extensors, side benders~and rotators) will perform as well. Similarly, at the thoracic~level, strengthening and stretching of thoracic muscle will be performed"

"It will be the control group. The participants who will be allocated in this group receive the only conventional physical therapy protocol (Hot pack and exercise therapy). Exercise therapy includes stretching and strengthening of neck and upper back muscles. At the cervical level, neck isometric (flexion, extension, side bending) will be given to patients to enhance strengthening, and neck stretching exercises (flexors,~extensors, side benders, and rotators) will perform~as well. Similarly at the thoracic level, strengthening and stretching of thoracic muscle will be performed."