Effect of Tetrapolar Interferential Current on Primary Dysmenorrhea Associated with Low Back Pain: Randomized Clinical Trial

Effect of acupuncture on the pain of patients with acute low back pain: A randomized double-blind clinical trial study

Introduction: Low back pain is one of the most common causes of daily activity limitation and functional disabilities that affect a large number of people in the community. Due to the ineffectiveness of oral analgesics in relieving this type of pain and the need for their long-term use, which has its own side effects, the present study investigated the supplementary effect of acupuncture on pai...

Effect of Auriculotherapy on Sleep Quality in Elderly with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Single-blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Introduction: One of the common problems that leads to poor sleep quality in the elderly is low back pain. This study aims to evaluate the effect of auriculotherapy (ear acupressure) on the sleep quality of elderly people with chronic low back pain. Methods: This single-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted in 2019 on 70 older adults with chronic low back pain in Kashan, Iran, who were...

Small Ball Exercise Program for Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Purpose: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the main causes of disability in adults. Approximately 80% of LBPs lead to chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP). Damages to back region may be due to weak musculoskeletal structure, impaired muscle or joint flexibility, changes in muscle tone, and reduced strength and endurance. A set of exercises by small ball was designed by the corresponding and f...

Effect of Fennel on Reduction of Symptoms Associated with Pain in Primary Dysmenorrhea

Background & objectives: Primary dysmenorrhea is one of the common problems of women in reproductive age, disrupting the quality of life young women, especially when accompanied with symptoms such as headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and impatience. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of Fennel on reduction of symptoms associated with pain in primary dysmenorrhea. Meth...

Randomized controlled trial of interferential therapy and manipulative therapy for acute low back pain