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Bank workers are the employees who are subjected to risk factors like long working hours, static posture, poor office ergonomics and repetitive nature of work leading to pain and discomfort. Approximately 40.4% of bankers reported of mechanical low back pain in various studies conducted. Thus, to study the effect of kitchen table exercise program on pain, strength and range of motion Bank workers with chronic mechanical low back pain is essential for the well-being and to reduce discomfort in them. The subjects were selected according to the inclusion criteria and divided into two groups. Pre-test and post-test assessment was done in which Visual Analogue Scale was used for pain, goniometer for range of motion and stabilizer pressure biofeedback for strength were used. The study was conducted on 62 subjects in two groups where Group A was given Kitchen table exercise program and Group B was given conventional exercises for 12 weeks each. Both groups showed significant improvement in pain, range of motion and strength but group A showed more improvement than group B. This study concludes that there was a significant reduction in pain and significant increase in range of motion and strength in bank workers with chronic mechanical low back pain.