Abstract. [Purpose] We explored the effect of thoracic movement-mediated training (TMMT) on back pain and trunk range of motion (ROM) in a lower back pain (LBP) patient with lumbar flexion rotation syndrome.
[Subject]A 55-year-old male LBP patient with lumbar flexion rotation syndrome.
[Methods] The subject underwent TMMT, consisting of two thoracic stretching exercises and three thoracic muscle-strengthening exercises, supervised by a physical therapist.
[Results] After training, trunk ROM increased and the visual analog scale (VAS) score of back
pain decreased.
[Conclusion] Therapists should consider substituting thoracic spine movements for lumbar spine
movements to prevent excessive lumbar movement and pain in LBP patients with lumbar flexion rotation syndrome.
Key words: Low back pain, Lumbar flexion rotation syndrome, Trunk ROMs