Laser at Lumbar Acupoint on Pain and Quality of Life in Chronic Pelvic Pain

Effect of Laser at Lumbar Sensitized Acupoint on Pain Perception and Quality of Life in Female Chronic Pelvic Pain

To investigate the effect of low-level laser at lumbar sensitized acupoint on pain perception in chronic pelvic pain. BACKGROUND: chronic pelvic pain is one of the serious problems in the female, resulting in pain and less physical activity.

Thirty six females with chronic pelvic pain will participate in this study. The patients will randomly be divided into two equal groups; the control group will receive non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of Brufen (Ibuprofen), 400 mg, 3 times per day after meals, for 6 weeks, as will described by their gynecologist. and the study group received the same treatment and low-level laser at lumbar sensitized Acupoint, three times per week for four weeks. The evaluation methods by visual analogue scale (VAS), pain sensitivity was evaluated by measuring mean values of pressure pain thresholds (PPT) using a Pressure Algometer, while the quality of life was evaluated by the 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12) before and after the treatment

low level laser therapy (LLLT) on the acupuncture points.in addition to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

All women will receive non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of Brufen (Ibuprofen), 400 mg, 3 times per day after meals, for 6 weeks, as will be described by their gynecologist.

low level laser therapy (LLLT) on the acupuncture points. inadition to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.The parameters of the laser device are wave length of 904 nm, maximum average power of 5 milli Watts, a maximum repetition rate of 5 kHz, energy of up to 30 J/cm², and energy density of 2 J/cm2

All women will receive non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of Brufen (Ibuprofen), 400 mg, 3 times per day after meals, for 6 weeks, as described by their gynecologist.

which assesses pain on a paper sheet scale with an increasing number from 0 (no pain) to 10 (the worst pain imaginable).

pain sensitivity was evaluated by measuring mean values of pressure pain thresholds (PPT) using a Pressure Algometer. it will be used to assess pain sensitivity through identifying the pressure pain threshold (PPT) for all women before and after treatment. It has a standardized 1.52 cm2 flat circular probe that is pushed against the subject until the pain threshold is reached

quality of life was evaluated by the 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12) before and after the treatment. it is a 12-item questionnaire that was used to assess the quality of life of women in both groups

Inclusion Criteria: Thirty six female with chronic pelvic pain Their age ranged from 25 to 40 years old. With the maximum parity number three. Their body mass index (BMI) (20:29.9) kg/m2. their pain score on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) above 4 cm Exclusion Criteria: Any difficulty to communicate or understanding program instructions any other conditions that caused pain (for example fibromyalgia and arthritis) any psychiatric or cognitive symptoms any other musculoskeletal disorders or neurologic diseases