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Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain Treatment Methods

In Turkish society, almost all people experience back pain. When this pain lasts longer than 3 months and is not related to any cause, it is called "non-specific chronic back pain". The source of back pain is often not known for sure. While it can be seen with some physical loads; since humans are biopsychosocial beings, it is possible to say that psychological factors can also cause this pain. Along with the pain, the quality of life and functionality of people are negatively affected. In order to avoid situations such as loss of work, loss of muscle strength or depression, treatment should be at the center of the individual and a multidisciplinary health team. Many treatment methods are used for back pain, these are pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. One of the non-pharmacological methods is physical therapy. Physiotherapy methods also have many contents such as mobilization, relaxation, massage, electrotherapy. The physiotherapy methods to be used within the scope of this research include conventional treatment (TENS, US and Hot Pack) application. The Mulligan mobilization technique (Continuous Natural Apophyseal Gliding technique, which is the same as the natural gliding movement of the vertebrae) involves manual application. The relaxation technique involves deep-slow diaphragmatic breathing and the application of progressive relaxation exercise with verbal commands. Individuals between the ages of 18-60 who have been diagnosed with back pain that has not been caused by any reason and has lasted longer than 3 months will be included in the study. The study is planned to be conducted with 45 participants and they will be asked to fill out a "voluntary consent form" before participation. The study consists of 3 groups: conventional (control) group, mobilization group and relaxation group. Conventional treatment will be applied to each group and mobilization and relaxation techniques will be applied in addition to the group determined as a result of randomization. The treatment lasts 4 weeks in certain protocols. 3 evaluations will be made at the beginning, end and 3 months after the treatments. Demographic information, pain and perception questionnaires, shortness test, mobility test, quality of life questionnaire and joint range of motion measurement will be used within the scope of the evaluation.