Effectiveness of Mulligan SNAGs for Lumbar Pain: Immediate and Short-Term Outcomes

Authors

  • Dr. Ahsan Javed Associate Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,Professor at University Institute of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Dr. Ayesha Jamil Assistant Professor, University Institute of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Dr. Ambreen Iqbal Assistant Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Dr. Wajeeha Zia Assistant Professor, Riphah International University, Gulberg Campus, Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Dr. Aiza Yousaf Assistant Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/yh4f9e53

Keywords:

Low back pain, Mulligan SNAGs, manual therapy, McKenzie MDT, lumbar range of motion, pain management, transversus abdominis, lumbar multifidus, physical therapy techniques.

Abstract

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition and a leading
cause of disability worldwide. Mulligan Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAGs) are
manual therapy techniques aimed at reducing pain and improving range of motion (ROM), yet
their comparative effectiveness against other interventions remains underexplored.
Objective: To evaluate the immediate and short-term effectiveness of Mulligan SNAGs on
pain intensity, lumbar ROM, and muscle thickness compared to McKenzie Mechanical
Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) and conventional physiotherapy (PT).

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Published

2025-02-03

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Vol. 54 No. 3 (2025): Year 2025, Volume 54, Issue 3

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Effectiveness of Mulligan SNAGs for Lumbar Pain: Immediate and Short-Term Outcomes (D. A. Javed, D. A. Ahmad, D. A. Jamil, D. A. Iqbal, D. W. Zia, & D. A. Yousaf , Trans.). (2025). Cuestiones De Fisioterapia, 54(3), 4869-4885. https://doi.org/10.48047/yh4f9e53