Measurement and Treatment of Back Pain

Measurement and Treatment With Laser and Mechanical Systems to Treat Back Pain

The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical aspects and to investigate the therapeutic effects of combined therapy with laser on back pain.

Dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system are related to physiological, kinesiological and biomechanical factors that result in pain, paresthesia, inflammation, heaviness, fatigue and compression of peripheral nerves. Clinical aspects related to back pain were investigated. For treatment, photobiomodulation can be performed with laser equipment that emits red and infrared light, which promotes analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Mechanical stimulus can be combined with laser to improve therapeutical effects. In this context, the laser was combined with ultrasound, negative pressure and positive pressure to treat back pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Volunteers (female and male)
• Aged between 20 and 60 years
• Who had medical referral for pain complaint in low back

Exclusion Criteria:

• Psychiatric illnesses
• Endocrinopathies
• Heart diseases
• Neurological diseases
• Osteoporosis
• Cancer
• Analgesic, anti-inflammatory or muscle relaxant drugs in the last four weeks