Analgetic Effect of Pulsed Magnetic Field and Non-Invasive Laser Therapy in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

Objective: The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the analgesic effect of two methods of physical therapy (magnetic therapy, laser therapy) in patients with chronic low back pain various etiologies. I would also like to know whether it is more beneficial for the patient application of physics treatment in the morning or evening, and whether the analgesic effect of these treatments physical therapy depends on the layer of subcutaneous fat and personality type of the patient. Method: Eighteen patients with chronic low back pain were randomly divided into 4 groups (morning / evening magnetic, morning / evening laser). After 3 weeks they 10x been applied magnetic or laser. Application procedures took place between 7.00 to 10.00 o'clock on the morning group and between 16.00 to 19.00 o'clock on the evening of the group. Before starting the study, patients signed informed consent, completed Questionnaire patient questionnaire Oswestry Low Back Pain, was with them, a test according to Petrie and measured layer of skin fold at the site of pain. During the study, probands filled value VAS-I at regular intervals. After completion of therapy, patients again completed a questionnaire Oswestry Low Back Pain. Keywords: pain, chronic pain, lumbar and sacral spine, analgesic effect magnetic pulse, non-invasive laser therapy..