| Objective: To observe the clinical curative effects of using Mulligan technique to treat lumbar small joint disturbance. Methods: Eighty-two cases of lumbar small joint disorders were randomly divided into observation group (n=41) and control group (n=41). The observe group was given Mulligan technique treatment, and the control group was given the waist oblique pulling method treatment. Treatment was carried out once every other day for three times. Two groups were assessed with Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and JOA low back pain efficacy evaluation system before and after treatment. Serum creatine kinase (CK) and serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) were determined. Results: After 3-time treatment, VAS scores were significantly decreased in both two groups as compared with those before treatment (P<0.05), more significantly in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, JOA excellent effective rate and total effective rate were significantly increased in the observation group as compared with those in the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, serum CK and LDH levels were significantly decreased as compared with those before treatment (P<0.05), more significantly in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Mulligan technique can treat lumbar facet joint disorders effectively, alleviate the pain effectively, correct the lumbar vertebrae, and balance the muscle around the waist, thus recovering the kinetism of waist. |
