Revista de fisioterapias novedosas

Abstracto

Physical Therapy Alleviates Anxiety in Patients with Low Back Pain

Priyanka Sethi, Moattar Raza Rizvi

Background: Anxiety is considered to be one the major factor contributing factor leading to musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. It has been reported that many patients who complain of chronic pain disorders have developed symptoms of anxiety most likely-Headache, mood swings, fatigability, and change in sleep patterns.

Objective: Physical therapy plays an important role in alleviating the pain disorders in association with other alternative therapies most importantly counselling with cognitive behavior therapy.

Findings: Pain levels have been significantly reduced thus alleviated the anxiety levels. Though the recovery time for pain is short and faster, so the anxiety cannot be treated in the same duration and need more time for rehabilitation. This case report gives an evidence that the symptoms of back pain aggravates with the increase in anxiety levels and can be managed with the psychological counseling’s.

Conclusion: A team approach can be designed followed various alternative therapies followed this case study for chronic pain disorders.