International Clinical and Medical Case Reports Journal (ISSN: 2832-5788) | Volume 4, Issue 7 | Research Article | Open Access DOI
T. Karthikeyan*
T. Karthikeyan1*, Purna Chandra Shekhar2, Vandana Gautam3, Shilpa Hardaha4, Savita Singh5, Sanket Dadarao Hiware6, S. Ravi7
1Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University, Gurugram, Haryana, India
2Principal & Professor, SASSB College of Physiotherapy, Kalaburigi, Karnataka, India
3Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Jagannath University Bahadurgarh, Jhajjar
4Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, College of paramedical science Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, India
5Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Jagannath University, Bahadurgarh, Jhajjar
6Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, India
7Consultant, AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India
*Correspondence to: T. Karthikeyan
Fulltext PDFBackground: Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints globally, significantly affecting quality of life and work productivity. Among industrial workers, prolonged standing, repetitive movements, and poor ergonomics contribute to the prevalence of back pain.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Acharya technique—a nature cure method involving internal and external foot rotations, flexion, and extension—in reducing back pain among industrial workers.
Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was employed. A total of 50 industrial workers experiencing back pain were selected using purposive sampling. Participants were assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain. The Acharya technique was demonstrated and practiced for 3 to 5 minutes daily over seven consecutive days. Post-intervention pain levels were reassessed on the seventh day.
Results: Statistical analysis using paired ‘t’-test revealed a significant reduction in back pain scores post-intervention (t = 18.03, p < 0.001), indicating that the Acharya technique was effective in alleviating back pain among the participants.
Conclusion: The Acharya technique shows promising results in reducing back pain and can be adopted as a simple, cost-effective intervention for industrial workers. Further studies with larger sample sizes and control groups are recommended.
Acharya Technique; Back Pain; Industrial Workers; Pain Reduction; Visual Analogue Scale; Complementary Therapy; Pre-Experimental Design; Occupational Health
T. Karthikeyan, Purna Chandra Shekhar, Vandana Gautam, Shilpa Hardaha, Savita Singh, Sanket Dadarao Hiware, et al. Effectiveness of Acharya Technique in Reducing Back Pain among Industrial Workers: A Pre-Experimental Study. Int Clinc Med Case Rep Jour. 2025;4(7):1-19.