ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Combined Effects of Physiotherapy and Vitamin D Supplementation on Pain, Disability, and IL-6 Expression in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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backgroundChronic low back pain (CLBP) is a leading cause of global disability, linked to elevated IL-6 and vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency. While interferential current (IFC) therapy and exercise therapy are established treatments, their combined effect with vitamin D supplementation on inflammatory biomarkers, pain, and functional disability remains underexplored.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the combined effects of physiotherapy and vitamin D supplementation on pain, disability, IL-6 expression, and vitamin D levels in CLBP patients.
methodsThis two-arm, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial enrolled 60 CLBP patients, randomized into Group A (physiotherapy alone: IFC therapy and exercise therapy;
resultsBoth groups showed significant improvements in NPRS and ODI at six weeks (
conclusionsCombining physiotherapy with vitamin D supplementation improves outcomes in the management of CLBP. This approach effectively reduces pain, functional disability, inflammation, and vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, offering a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment strategy.
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