Exploring physiotherapy interventions for chronic back pain: the role of shockwave therapy

Author:

Maki Maram1,Zadeh Shima A. Mohammad2,Shousha Tamer M.3

Affiliation:

1. Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE

2. Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE / Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE

3. Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE / Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE / Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disordered and its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

Abstract

Chronic nonspecific low back pain (LBP) poses a significant global health challenge, necessitating multifaceted interventions for effective management. Physiotherapy, with its integrated approach, plays a pivotal role in addressing the complexity of chronic LBP, employing diverse modalities such as exercise and movement therapy, manual therapies, and education combined with lifestyle modifications. Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) has emerged as a promising, patient-centered intervention, emphasizing the importance of a personalized approach. However, challenges persist in delivering efficient, individualized treatments, leading to potential excess or inadequacy of interventions. Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) has garnered attention as an emerging therapeutic intervention for chronic back pain, employing high-energy shockwaves to stimulate healing processes and alleviate pain. While ESWT shows promise in treating musculoskeletal conditions and inducing favorable effects in various studies, its specific application for chronic low back pain lacks comprehensive randomized clinical trials, especially concerning radial ESWT. The current body of evidence, often falling short of the highest standards of Evidence-Based Physiotherapy, poses challenges in objectively assessing the clinical effectiveness of widely practiced ESWT procedures for chronic low back pain. In conclusion, while physiotherapy remains integral for managing chronic nonspecific low back pain, including diverse interventions, the specific role and effectiveness of shockwave therapy, particularly in the context of chronic back pain, necessitate further robust research and clinical investigations. This review highlights the need for comprehensive studies to ascertain the clinical efficacy and optimal application of shockwave therapy within physiotherapy protocols for long-term pain management.

Publisher

DJ Studio Dariusz Jasinski

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