A single blind randomised control trial to evaluate the effect of Mg supplementation in combination with conventional physiotherapy management in subject with chronic low back pain.

Background: Low back pain is defined as any pain, muscle tension, or stiffness localized below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal fold, pain may be radiated through the leg or not. Epidemiological studies have generally considered that risk factors for starting backache are interrelated in three dimensions: individual factors and lifestyle, physical or biomechanical factors, and psychosocial factors. Method: Single blind randomised control trial used in this study with the sample size of 100 people, allocated in 2 group 50 in each group, Group A (Mg tansdermal patch) and group B serum is used. Result- Magnesium with physiotherapy group shows significant improvement in comparison with serum group. Discussion and Conclusion: Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is commonly used for the treatment of musculoskeletal problems as it has muscle relaxant and vasodilator properties that can have an analgesic effect. We found similar and other effect in different studies [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]