Mind-Body Healing: Evaluating the Acharya Technique for Low Back Pain in Middle-Aged Women.

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent issue affecting a significant portion of the global population, impacting the quality of life, especially in menopausal females. Aim: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the Acharya Technique in managing LBP among late middle-aged females. Methodology: The study used a pre-experimental research design. Data were collected using structured questionnaires from 60 females aged 45-64 years, selected through Convenience sampling, covering demographic variables, clinical characteristics, intensity of LBP, and the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire. Intervention: The intervention consisted of the Acharya Technique, a structured sequence of stretching exercises targeting the lower back, practiced for 3-5 minutes daily over 15 days. Each session included five specific movements, with each step held for approximately 30 seconds. Results and Discussion: The LBP intensity significantly reduced post-intervention (P < .05), indicating the effectiveness of the Acharya Technique in mitigating LBP among late middle-aged females. The average low back pain score of 4.7 in the pre-test reduced to 2.5 in the post-test. The t value was 19.8 with 59 degrees of freedom. Thus, LBP significantly reduced after the Acharya Technique intervention. Conclusion: The study findings suggest that the Acharya Technique is an effective intervention for managing LBP among females, which can be taught to them at home. keywords: mind-body medicine, low back pain, acharya technique, late middle-aged females, yoga.