COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TRADITIONAL AND LASER ACUPUNCTURE ON PAIN REDUCTION AND FUNCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT IN INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN: A DOUBLE-BLIND RANDOMIZED TRIAL

Geraldo José Rodrigues Alckmin; Maria Priscila de Souza Monteiro Pugliese; João Carlos Ferrari Correa; Fabiano Politti

Título del Trabajo

Autores

Geraldo José Rodrigues Alckmin
Maria Priscila de Souza Monteiro Pugliese
João Carlos Ferrari Correa
Fabiano Politti

Modalidad

Investigación

Área temática

Fisioterapia

Fecha de publicación

14/08/2026

País de publicación

Argentina | Argentina

Idioma de la Publicación

es-419

Página del Trabajo

https://www.even3.com.br/anais/ii-encuentro-biofotonica-597461/1247681-comparative-analysis-of-traditional-and-laser-acupuncture-on-pain-reduction-and-functional-improvement-in-indivi

ISBN

978-65-272-2678-9

Palabras Clave

Photobiomodulation, Acupuncture, laser acupuncture, low back pain.

Resumen

Abstract Aim: To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of traditional acupuncture and laser acupuncture in alleviating pain and enhancing functional capacity in individuals diagnosed with chronic non-specific low back pain. To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of traditional acupuncture and laser acupuncture in alleviating pain and enhancing functional capacity in individuals diagnosed with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP). Methods: This was a double-blind randomized clinical trial, with 44 patients with CNSLBP, randomly assigned into two groups: treated with ACP (n = 22) and treated with LACP (n=22). Participants received treatment twice a week (total of 10 sessions The primary outcome was pain measured by an 11-point numeric rating scale (score: 0-10 points). The secondary outcomes were the Patient-Specific Functional Scale (score: 0 to 10), Oswestry Disability Questionnaire, and Finger-to-Floor Distance Test. Participants were assessed pre- and post-treatment and one month after treatment (follow-up). Results: Analysis was by intention to treat using linear mixed models. No significant difference was found between groups for the primary outcome (NRS) after completion of treatment (Mean difference = -0.53; 95% CI -1.57 to 0.50; p =0.31) and post 1 month (Mean difference = 0.16; 95% CI -0.87 to 1.20; p =0.75) as well as for post-treatment secondary outcomes. In the intra-group analysis, all clinical outcomes indicated significant improvement in relation to the conditions observed pre-treatment for both groups. Conclusion: ACP and LACP contributed in a similar way to significant improvement in pain and functional capacity in patients with CNSLBP.

Título del Evento: II Encuentro Latinoamericano de Investigación y Práctica en Biofotónica y I Seminario de Investigación de Posgrado en Salud
Ciudad del Evento: Buenos Aires
Título de las Actas del Evento: Actas II Encuentro Latinoamericano de Investigación y Práctica en Biofotónica y I Seminario de Investigación de Posgrado en Salud
Nombre de la Editora: Even3
Medio de Divulgación: Meio Digital

Como citar

ALCKMIN, Geraldo José Rodrigues et al.. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TRADITIONAL AND LASER ACUPUNCTURE ON PAIN REDUCTION AND FUNCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT IN INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN: A DOUBLE-BLIND RANDOMIZED TRIAL.. In: Actas II Encuentro Latinoamericano de Investigación y Práctica en Biofotónica y I Seminario de Investigación de Posgrado en Salud. Anais...Sao Paulo(SP) UNIMAIMONIDES, 2026. Disponible en: https//www.even3.com.br/anais/II-Encuentro-Biofotonica-597461/1247681-COMPARATIVE-ANALYSIS-OF-TRADITIONAL-AND-LASER-ACUPUNCTURE-ON-PAIN-REDUCTION-AND-FUNCTIONAL-IMPROVEMENT-IN-INDIVI. Acceso en: 21/08/2026