Dry Needlig Vesus Tecartherapy in Low-back Pain Treatment

This randomized controlled trial compares two physical therapy treatments for chronic non-specific low back pain (lasting more than 6 weeks): diathermy (also called tecartherapy, which uses radiofrequency energy to warm deep tissues) versus dry needling (inserting a thin needle into tight muscle areas). Both are delivered in two sessions and researchers track pain intensity, disability, fear of movement, and pain catastrophizing at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months. Eligible participants are adults aged 18–65 with chronic non-specific low back pain, with no neurological symptoms, radiculopathy, needle phobia, recent lumbar surgery, or serious systemic disease. Participation involves two treatment sessions and completing questionnaires at multiple follow-up time points to assess pain and function. This summary was prepared using AI to help patients understand the study in plain language.