Effects of Core Stability Training on Lumbar Flexibility in Postpartum Females with Hyperlordosis: AQuasi-Experimental Study

Abstract

Background: Lordosis is the natural curve of lumbar spine which is essential for proper posture and spinal
alignment. When this angle increases then that is hyperlordosis & when it decreases called hypolordosis.
Many postpartum women experience an increase in lumbar lordosis, which can cause discomfort, pain, and
postural imbalances, potentially leading to long-term musculature issues. Core stability exercises effectively
strengthen the abdominal and spinal muscles, addressing these postural problems and enhancing overall
stability, which is crucial for recovery and preventing future complications.
Objective: The current study was designed to assess the effect of core stability training on lumbar flexibility
in hyperlordotic postpartum females.

Methods: In this Quasi Experimental study, a Non-Probability-Convenience sampling technique was used to
collect the data. The total duration of treatment was 12 weeks. Pre-treatment Modified-Modified Schober
Test (MMST) value was measured before and after the treatment of twelve weeks to check the efficiency of
the core stability exercises in hyperlordotic postpartum females. Data was analyzed on SPSS 25.

Results: In this study, core stability training significantly decreased lumbar lordosis (p value = 0.000) with
mean values of 8.21 ± 0.22 and 7.68 ± 0.37 for Pre-Exercise MMST
(Mean ± SD) and Post-Exercise MMST(Mean ± SD) respectively.

Conclusions: Core stability training is a good approach for correcting lumbar lordosis and back pain after
childbirth. This means core stability exercises played an important role in correcting hyperlordosis and in
gaining the spine's normal curvature hence alleviating symptoms.