In this study, Tarek Abdel Rahman Ali Ammar compared two types of light-based therapies—monochromatic infrared photo energy (MIPE) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT)—to see how well they help reduce chronic low back pain (LBP). Seventy participants with chronic back pain were divided into two groups. One group received MIPE therapy along with exercises, while the other group received LLLT and exercises. Both groups received treatments twice a week for six weeks. The researchers measured changes in pain levels, physical function, and the ability to move the lower back before and after the treatment.
The results showed that both therapies helped improve pain, mobility, and physical function in the patients. However, there was no big difference between the two therapies, meaning both MIPE and LLLT worked similarly well. This suggests that either therapy can be a good option for people with chronic low back pain, helping them feel better and move more easily. The study highlights that both treatments are effective and could be used as part of a plan to manage chronic back pain.
