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Background and Objectives: Low back pain is a discomfort that occurs in 60-80% of general population mainly associated with deconditioning of spine and trunk due to lack of core strength and stability. Repeated exposures to the small loads or sustained loads during the activities of daily life mainly cause poor posture which is a cumulative process results in chronic pain. In India LBP prevalence ranges from 6.2 ? 92% with age and female preponderance. Among females, homemakers get engaged in large number of hours of household activities involves improper postures. The aim of this study is to find the effectiveness of feldenkrais exercises and core stability exercises in combination with conventional physiotherapy. The objectives of this study are to assess the effectiveness of Feldenkrais exercises in reducing non-specific mechanical low back pain. To assess the effectiveness of core stability exercises in reducing non-specific mechanical low back pain. To compare the effectiveness of Feldenkrais exercises and core stability exercises in reducing non-specific mechanical low back pain. Methodology: A total of 110 subjects between the age group of 30 to 50 years were randomised into two groups. Subjects were screened initially and those fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the study. Group-A(n=55) were given with feldenkrais exercises and conventional physiotherapy while Group-B(n=55) were given with core stability exercises and conventional physiotherapy for 3 days in a week for 4 weeks. Pre and Post assessment of pain and disability were measured initially and after 4 weeks using Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (MODQ). Design: Randomised controlled trial Results: Data has been derived using SPSS 20.0 software. Mann Whitney U Test was done to find the effectiveness of both groups and there was no statistically significant difference (p=0.6777) and both the groups were equally effective. Conclusion: The study concluded that both Feldenkrais exercises and core stability exercises were equally effective in reducing pain and disability in non-specific mechanical low back pain.