Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) is a major global cause of disability, necessitating effective interventions beyond mechanical diagnoses. This study explores the potential benefits of kinesiology taping (KT) in managing mechanical LBP, emphasizing its holistic approach to address biomechanical, psychological, and psychosocial aspects.

Methodology: An experimental study with 40 participants experiencing mechanical LBP was conducted. Randomization assigned participants to either the KT intervention group or the control group receiving sham taping. The six-week intervention involved five sessions per week, each lasting 20 minutes. Pain intensity and functional disability were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Low Back Disability Questionnaire.

Results: Demographic findings revealed a well-matched study population. Pre-post analyses indicated a substantial reduction in pain intensity and functional disability within the KT group compared to the control. The KT group demonstrated a significant decrease in pain intensity, emphasizing its potential efficacy, while also experiencing a meaningful reduction in functional disability.

Conclusion: This six-week randomized controlled trial supports the potential effectiveness of kinesiology taping as a valuable adjunct in managing mechanical low back pain. The observed improvements in pain intensity and functional disability highlight the promising role of KT in enhancing both subjective pain experiences and functional limitations. Further research is warranted to explore the underlying mechanisms of KT and its integration into multimodal approaches for treating low back pain.

Keywords:

Low back pain, kinesiology taping, randomized controlled trial, pain intensity, and functional disability.