CONSEQUENCES OF NON-INVASIVE THERAPIES ON LOW BACK PAIN: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Background: Low back pain is a global public health concern, causing major morbidity, disability, and costs. It is the third largest health expenditure after diabetes and ischemic heart disease, with world wide impact. Previous studies reported that most cases unnecessary invasive treatments carry extra expenses of money and are hazardous for patients who suffer from lower back pain. The study aimed to find out the consequences of various non-invasive therapeutic approaches for nonspecific low back pain. 

Methods: A comprehensive review of relevant article and existing literature was conducted using prominent scientific databases and research search engine, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google scholar, Google advanced search covering the period from 2000 to 2024. All appropriate publications were systematically reviewed and presented. 

Results: Based on past information, it has been found that the status of low back pain varies due to factors like socio-economic conditions, nature of activity, habits, etc. Different non-invasive therapies i.e. exercise therapy, massage therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, educational interventions, tai-chi, pilates, yoga, and different other complementary and alternative treatments, helped to reduce the volume and intensity of pain and develop the quality of life without any side effect. 

Conclusion:Findings of the present study suggested that more multidi-mensional and larger studies are required to investigate the accurate epidemiological structure of low back pain and acquainted with new non-invasive therapies to reduce low back pain.