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BACKGROUND: Low Back Pain refers to a syndrome of pain and discomfort in the lower back, lumbosacral portion and hip. Chronic Non- Specific Low Back Pain (CNSLBP) refers to pain or discomfort that continuously persists for more than 12 weeks, which is accompanied or not by relevant low back pain symptoms in middle aged and elderly people over 40 years old. The incidence rate of CNSLBP accounts for over 85% LBP, which severely affects the quality of life and working and labor abilities of these patients. Sling Exercise Therapy (SET) is a rehabilitation method that enhances core muscles and improves balance and control ability of body under an unstable state. Lumbar Oblique Pulling Manipulation (LOPM) includes relaxation and pulling technique. Standard Physiotherapy Protocol (SPP) includes heat, massage and active isotonic and isometric strengthening exercises of abdominals and back muscles. AIM: To study the effectiveness of LOPM with SET v /s SPP in CNSLBP. METHODOLOGY: Population aged between 20-40 years both male and female having LBP and discomfort sine 10-12 weeks were included in this study. The duration for study was 4 weeks. PRE and POST data for Oswestry Disability Index and Visual Analogue Scale was calculated and analyzed. OUTCOME MEASURE: ODI and VAS RESULTS : Paired t test was used to analyze pre and post differences within the group and p value mean and mean of differences were calculated.The pre treatment mean for group A is 39.33 and post mean for group B is 20.80of ODI.The pre treatment mean for group B is 29.20 and post treatment mean for group B is 18.93 of ODI.The pre treatment mean for group A is 5.693 and post Rx mean for group A is 3.40 of VAS.The pre treatment mean for group B is 6.073 and post treatment mean for group B is 4.767 of VAS.The study was extremely significant as the p value was less than 0.00001. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that both the groups are effective in treating CNSLBP patients. LOPM with SET is effective but not significant to Group B in treating patients of CNSLBP.