The effect of sensorimotor training on lumbar spine posture, pain, and proprioception in military personnel with chronic non-specific low back pain

Background and aims: Chronic low back pain is a common musculoskeletal ‎condition. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a ‎sensorimotor exercise program on lumbar spine posture, pain, and ‎proprioception in military personnel suffering from chronic non-‎specific low back pain.‎ Methods: This interventional clinical trial involved 30 military personnel ‎with chronic non-specific low back pain, divided equally into a ‎sensorimotor exercise group and a control group. Lumbar spine ‎posture, pain, and proprioception were assessed before and after the ‎intervention using a flexible ruler, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and ‎a goniometer, respectively. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA with ‎a significance level set at 0.05.‎ Results: Sensorimotor exercises significantly improved lumbar spine ‎posture (p = 0.001) and reduced back pain (p = 0.001) in the military ‎personnel. Additionally, proprioception showed a significant ‎improvement following the exercise intervention (p = 0.001).‎ Conclusion: Sensorimotor exercises that stimulate the proprioceptive ‎system and enhance sensorimotor input can effectively improve ‎spinal posture, reduce pain, and enhance proprioception in military ‎personnel with chronic non-specific low back pain.‎