High-intensity Versus Low-intensity Laser Acupuncture in Chronic, Non-specific Low Back Pain
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of high-intensity laser acupuncture versus low intensity laser acupuncture on peak torque of trunk extensors, fatigue of trunk extensors, back pain, ROM and function in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP).
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  The patients had CNSLBP with age from 20 to 40 years from both genders. Patients will be referred from an orthopedist with diagnosis of chronic low back pain without underlying pathological causes. The patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain more than 3months. Minimum pain intensity of 30 mm on the visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, which ranges from 0 to 100 mm. Patients with normal BMI ranges between 18.5:24.9 kg/m2. The study populations must be willing to participate in the study  Exclusion Criteria:  Neurological, infectious diseases and systemic illness such as rheumatologic diseases,systemic lupus erythematosus, diabetes mellitus type I or II. Psychiatric/mental deficit. Patients who had a previous surgical history (within 6 months) will also excluded. participation in other treatment within the previous 3 month. Pregnancy. History of spinal fracture, tumor, osteoporosis - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 20 Years - MaximumAge: 40 Years - StdAgeList: Adult