LOW-LEVEL LASER THERAPY AS A FORM OF TREATMENT FOR LOW BACK PAIN: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW
Abstract
Introduction: Low back pain is an important cause of disability, occurring in high prevalence in all cultures, negatively influencing people's quality of life. The low-level laser has been shown to be an appropriate choice for reducing pain. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the use of low-level laser in low back pain. Method: Integrative review using articles in Lilacs, Medline, Scielo, Cochrane Library and journals. The inclusion criteria for the clinical studies in this review were: being a randomized clinical study investigating the effect of low-level laser on low back pain, alone or as part of a treatment program; assess at least one of the following outcomes: pain, disability, and quality of life. Studies located in the period from 2013 to 2033 were included. Results and Discussion: The studies showed the role of LLLT in reducing inflammation, changing endorphin levels, reducing pain, and accelerating recovery of nerve conduction. Final Considerations: Most of the articles showed favorable effects of low-level laser on low back pain with adjuvant therapies.
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Copyright (c) 2024 Eduardo Filoni, Alfredo Ribeiro Filho, Paulo Celso Pardi, Cristina Braga, Fabrício Vieira Cavalcante, Clayton Gomes Crozariol, Adriana Paula Jordão Isabella, Renata Salani, Aloísio Olímpio, Cristina Nunes Capeloa, Christian Douradinho, Carlos Alberto Ocon, Márcio Fernandes da CunhaAuthor(s)
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Eduardo Filoni
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Alfredo Ribeiro Filho
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Paulo Celso Pardi
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Cristina Braga
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Fabrício Vieira Cavalcante
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Clayton Gomes Crozariol
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Adriana Paula Jordão Isabella
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Renata Salani
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Aloísio Olímpio
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Cristina Nunes Capeloa
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Christian Douradinho
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Carlos Alberto Ocon
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Márcio Fernandes da Cunha