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Back pain is a significant global public health issue that affects individuals, society, and healthcare systems worldwide. Over the past three decades, it has consistently ranked as primary cause of disability globally. The term "low back pain" refers to pain, muscle tension, or stiffness localized below ribcage and above buttocks, sometimes accompanied by leg pain. This condition holds the highest position in terms of disability and is the sixth most burdensome health condition overall, resulting in approximate annual cost of $135 billion. This study aims to conduct a narrative review to explore the effects of hydrotherapy as potential approach to managing low back pain.
We searched Google Scholar,PubMed & PubMed Central citations for keywords non-specific low back pain, acute & chronic low back pain, and herniated disc. Articles were selected from period spanning 1992 to 2021.The search yielded total of 453 references :Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cross-sectional studies, systematic reviews, clinical trials, comparative studies, meta-analyses, and retrospective studies in English, revealing effects of hydrotherapy on low back pain around 19 papers were included in review. Additionally, review incorporates articles that specifically examine the use of different hydrotherapy modalities, including aquatic exercise and balneotherapy, for the treatment of low back pain.
Keywords:
Acute and Chronic low back pain, lumbar pain, Hydrotherapy, Balneotherapy, aquatic exercises.
Cite Article:
"EFFECT OF HYDROTHERAPY IN MANAGEMENT OF LOW BACK PAIN: A NARRATIVE REVIEW", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 8, page no.57 - 67, August-2023, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2308009.pdf
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2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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