Furthermore, there was a close relationship of low back pain with decreased range of motion and flexibility ( Takala , 2000) . Thus , another approach indispensable and complementary treatment for herniated disc is muscle stretching , it is able to provide a reduction in pain and decreased pressure within the core ( KUUKKANEN ; Malkia , 2000; HAKKINEN et al. 2,005 ; Kisner , Colby , 2005) .