Laser therapy and hands-on mobilization for chronic low back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining high-intensity laser therapy with hands-on spinal mobilization techniques can reduce chronic low back pain that has lasted at least 3 months. The goal is to see if this combination approach helps you feel better and move more easily.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months that is not caused by a specific diagnosed condition (like a fracture or infection)
- Your current pain level is at least 3 out of 10 on a pain scale
- You are not currently in physical therapy or other structured treatment for your back during the study
- You do not have a history of spine surgery or severe nerve compression symptoms
- You are not pregnant and do not have conditions that would make laser therapy or hands-on mobilization unsafe for you
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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