Efficacy of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Electrotherapy Modalities in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

The aim of our study is to compare the effectiveness of auricular vagus nerve stimulation and conventional physical therapy in patients with Chronic Low Back Pain (CBA). 60 patients, aged between 18 and 60, with persistent low back pain for the last 3 months and who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study will be included in the study. Patients will be randomly divided into two groups as conventional therapy (Group I) and auricular vagus stimulation therapy (Group II). Patient Identification Form, Oswestry Disability Index, Lumbal Region Joint Range of Motion and Mobility (Inclinometer, Modified Schober Test, Hand Finger-Ground Distance Test), muscle strength (CSMI-Cybex Humac-Norm isokinetic dynamometer and Lafayette manual muscle strength measuring device) in the evaluation of patients with CKD and endurance tests, postural control and balance assessment (BBS, Biodex Medical Systems), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale (PUKÖ). After the measurements on the 1st day, 15 sessions of application and the measurements will be repeated the day after the last session. A home exercise program will be created for the patients in both groups. Statistical analysis will be calculated using SPSS for Windows 22 program.

Inclusion Criteria:be between the ages of 20-60volunteering to workHaving low back pain for more than 3 monthsDiagnosis of chronic low back pain by the doctorBeing able to read and write and be cooperative.Not having received treatment for the lumbar region in the last 3 monthsExclusion Criteria:Not having any lumbar surgery or vertebral fractureBeing neurological, radiculopathy, inflammatory etc diseaseHaving spinal deformities such as scoliosis or kyphosisVestibular or respiratory disorder, Auditory or cognitive impairmentTaking medication that will affect the balance (sedatives, etc.)