Molucca Medica
Vol 16 No 1 (2023): VOLUME 16, NOMOR 1, APRIL 2023

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADDITIONAL TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION AND INCREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE IN REDUCE PAIN IN LOW BACK PAIN

Meigy Nitalessy (RSUD Haulussy Ambon)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 May 2023

Abstract

Low back pain (LBP) is a common problem that affects many people around the world. Physical exercise is one of the most commonly used interventions for LBP, but its effectiveness can be limited by pain experienced during exercise. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive technique that has been found to be effective in reducing pain in LBP patients. The aim of this literature review is to investigate the relationship between the addition of TENS to physical exercise and its effectiveness in reducing pain in LBP patients. A comprehensive search of databases was conducted, and studies that met the inclusion criteria were analyzed. The results of this review suggest that the addition of TENS to physical exercise can be effective in reducing pain in LBP patients. TENS can prepare the muscles of the body before exercise, making physical exercise more effective and reducing pain. However, the effectiveness of TENS may be limited to the short-term, and more research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects of TENS as an adjunct for physical exercise. Furthermore, the optimal dosage, duration, and frequency of TENS use in combination with physical exercise for LBP patients remains to be determined. Overall, the addition of TENS to physical exercise can be a useful adjunct in reducing pain in LBP patients, but more research is needed to fully understand its potential benefits and limitations.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

moluccamedica

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience Nursing Public Health

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Molucca Medica is a peer-reviewed and open access journal that focuses on promoting medical sciences generated from basic sciences, clinical, and community research to integrate researches in all aspects of human health. This journal publishes original articles, reviews, and also interesting case ...