Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Published in: Medicine (2024)

ESWT for LBP has efficacy and safety in improving pain, dysfunction, and psychological conditions compared to other therapies. ESWT has shown advantages in terms of long-term efficacy. Randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes and more objective outcomes are required.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
oxidative stress
sleep quality
metabolic syndrome
spinal cord injury
type diabetes
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle