Non Specific Low Back Pain Case Study
2.5 Non Specific Low Back Pain
Non-specific low back pain is often also referred to simple or mechanical low back pain (Burton et al., 1995; Marcus, 2005). These are all general terms that refer to back pain in the lumbar area of the back that is not related to severe or surgical pathology (Burton et al., 1995). Burton et al., (1995) states that finding no exact cause also constitutes towards a diagnosis of NSLBP.
2.5.1 Stages of NSLBP
NSLBP can be categorized into three categories: acute, sub-acute and chronic.
For low back pain to be considered chronic it must be present in excess of 12 weeks (Airaksinen, 2006). Sub acute occurs between 6-12 weeks and acute occurs between day 1 to the 6-week mark. The reason behind these diagnostic …show more content…
Interferential current therapy (IFC) became progressively popular in the UK during the 1970’s after being developed in the 1950’s (Ganne, 1976; Watson 2015).
Interferential current (IFC) is produced by two medium frequency currents that, when combined, produce a low frequency current in targeted tissues. The combined frequency has varied amplitudes and the cadence of this amplitude is determined by the difference of the two medium frequency currents and is known as the beat frequency. IFC’s first medium frequency is maintained at around 4000 hertz (Hz). The second medium frequency is adjustable and is usually set between 4000-4200 Hz. The low frequency is adjustable between 0 and 200-250 Hz and (Watson, 2008). According to Watson (2015), IFC has formerly been referred to as “Interference Current Therapy” due to this effect which results in the beat …show more content…
All groups had significantly improved pain, functional ability and quality of pain.
Lara-Palomo et al., (2013) conducted a randomized control trial investigating the effects of IFC versus massage on CNSLBP. The study concluded that IFC achieved a significantly greater improvement in disability, pain and quality of life when compared to massage over twenty sessions.
When studying the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) versus IFC, Facci et al., (2001) found no difference between the modalities for the treatment of patients with low back pain although the authors did report a significant pain decline within both groups.
Maitland’s Mobilisations of the Lumbar Spine
Maitland’s Mobilization’s emphasize a certain approach to the application of therapeutic mobilisation techniques. This approach involves a continuous evaluation and critical thinking to ensure the techniques are applied to the patient as an individual (International Maitland Teachers Association,
Non-specific low back pain is often also referred to simple or mechanical low back pain (Burton et al., 1995; Marcus, 2005). These are all general terms that refer to back pain in the lumbar area of the back that is not related to severe or surgical pathology (Burton et al., 1995). Burton et al., (1995) states that finding no exact cause also constitutes towards a diagnosis of NSLBP.
2.5.1 Stages of NSLBP
NSLBP can be categorized into three categories: acute, sub-acute and chronic.
For low back pain to be considered chronic it must be present in excess of 12 weeks (Airaksinen, 2006). Sub acute occurs between 6-12 weeks and acute occurs between day 1 to the 6-week mark. The reason behind these diagnostic …show more content…
Interferential current therapy (IFC) became progressively popular in the UK during the 1970’s after being developed in the 1950’s (Ganne, 1976; Watson 2015).
Interferential current (IFC) is produced by two medium frequency currents that, when combined, produce a low frequency current in targeted tissues. The combined frequency has varied amplitudes and the cadence of this amplitude is determined by the difference of the two medium frequency currents and is known as the beat frequency. IFC’s first medium frequency is maintained at around 4000 hertz (Hz). The second medium frequency is adjustable and is usually set between 4000-4200 Hz. The low frequency is adjustable between 0 and 200-250 Hz and (Watson, 2008). According to Watson (2015), IFC has formerly been referred to as “Interference Current Therapy” due to this effect which results in the beat …show more content…
All groups had significantly improved pain, functional ability and quality of pain.
Lara-Palomo et al., (2013) conducted a randomized control trial investigating the effects of IFC versus massage on CNSLBP. The study concluded that IFC achieved a significantly greater improvement in disability, pain and quality of life when compared to massage over twenty sessions.
When studying the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) versus IFC, Facci et al., (2001) found no difference between the modalities for the treatment of patients with low back pain although the authors did report a significant pain decline within both groups.
Maitland’s Mobilisations of the Lumbar Spine
Maitland’s Mobilization’s emphasize a certain approach to the application of therapeutic mobilisation techniques. This approach involves a continuous evaluation and critical thinking to ensure the techniques are applied to the patient as an individual (International Maitland Teachers Association,