6. Conclusions
chronic neck pain, low back pain, pain
CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN
The current pilot study shows that regular mid-frequency electrotherapy applied in patients with chronic neck pain or non-specific low back pain improved the range of motion of the lower spinal cord significantly, whereas pain sensation remained unchanged. Although a significant improvement of pain levels could not be revealed in this trial, the electrotherapy mat remains a feasible therapeutic option as functional improvement also constitutes an important therapeutic goal in chronic low back pain.