Effects of Self-Myofascial Release and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Balance, Muscle Function, and the Autonomic Nervous System in Women with Chronic Low Back Pain

25 September 2025 : Clinical Research

JeongHyeok Song^{ABCDEF 1}, JongEun Yim^{ABCDEF 1*}

DOI: 10.12659/MSM.949985

Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e949985

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Table 1 SMR and DNS exercise programs of the study.

Stage	Time	Exercise	Weeks	Intensity

Warm-up exercise	1~2 min	Warm-up, breathing	1~6 weeks	7~8 RPE
Main exercise	4~5 min	Supine position – core exercise/relaxation 1	1~6 weeks	7~8 RPE
	4~5 min	Supine position – core exercise/relaxation 2	1~6 weeks	7~8 RPE
	4~5 min	Sacroiliac joint exercise	1~6 weeks	7~8 RPE
	4~5 min	Hip joint exercise	1~6 weeks	7~8 RPE

Warm-up exercise	5 min	Static stretching	1~6 weeks	7~8 RPE
Main exercise	20 min	Starting position → 3 months in supine	1~2 weeks	11~12 RPE
		3 months in supine → 5 months in side lying position	3~4 weeks	11~12 RPE
		3 months in prone → 6 months in prone	3~4 weeks	11~12 RPE
		Quadruped position → tripod position	4~6 weeks	13~14 RPE
		Tripod position → half-kneeling position	5~6 weeks	13~14 RPE
		Half-kneeling position → deep squat position	5~6 weeks	13~14 RPE
Cool down exercise	5 min	Static stretching	1~6 weeks	7~8 RPE

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