A case control series for the effect of photobiomodulation in patients with low back pain and concurrent depression PBM for Low Back Pain and Depression

• Published in: LASER THERAPY Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 167 - 173
• Main Authors: Gabel, Charles Philip, Petrie, Samuel R, Mischoulon, David, Hamblin, Michael R, Yeung, Albert, Sangermano, Lisa, Cassano, Paolo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: International Phototherapy Association 2018
• Subjects: Depression; low back pain; low level laser therapy; near infrared and red light; photobiomodulation

Background and aims: To present incidental findings in patients with low back pain (LBP) who receivedphotobiomodulation (PBM) administered to the back and thighs as an adjunct to physical therapy(PT) and then experienced improvement in concurrent depression. Materials and methods: Five outpatients w...