Effects of the Russian current in the treatment of low back pain in women: A randomized clinical trial.

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a high impact condition that affects the working population, generating social and economic repercussions, the most relevant symptoms being pain and functional disability. Conservative treatment is often based on stabilizing spinal muscles with exercises: the Russian current (RC) is reported as an alternative, because it promotes muscle contraction, providing muscle strengthening and hypertrophy.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of the RC in aiding the treatment of low back pain.