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Electromagnetic fields in the treatment of chronic lower back pain in patients with degenerative disc disease
Amarjit S Arneja1, Alan Kotowich2, Doug Staley3
1Rehabilitation Hospital, Internal Medicine, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Rehabilitation Hospital, Internal Medicine, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Aim:
To examine the effects of low-amplitude, low frequency electromagnetic field therapy (EMF) therapy in patients with persistent chronic lower back pain associated with degenerative disc disease.
Design:
Double-blind, randomized and placebo controlled.
Intervention:
EMF using a medical device resonator; control group underwent same procedures, except the device was turned off.
Outcome Measures:
Pain reduction and mobility.
Results:
Improvements in overall physical health, social functioning and reduction in bodily pain were observed in the EMF group. The pain relief rating scale showed a higher level of pain relief at the target area in the EMF group. An increase in left lateral mobility was seen only in the EMF group.
Conclusion:
EMF treatment may be of benefit to patients with chronic nonresponsive lower back pain associated with degenerative disc disease.
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