Vol. 10, Issue 3 (2024)

Background: Coccydynia, a debilitating condition, significantly impairs quality of life and functional ability. High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) has emerged as a promising treatment for various painful musculoskeletal disorders.

Objective: This study aimed to compare the short-term effectiveness of Ultrasound (US) therapy and HILT in managing chronic coccydynia.

Methods: The study evaluated 30 female patients diagnosed with chronic coccydynia, assessing Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores at initial consultation, each session, and follow-up examinations. Participants received 12 treatment sessions of HILT.

Results: After the 2-week intervention, the HILT group demonstrated a significantly greater reduction in pain compared to the US therapy group. Statistically significant differences in pain reduction were observed after 12 treatment sessions in the HILT group compared to the US therapy group.

Conclusion: This study suggests that HILT is a more effective treatment for chronic coccydynia than US therapy, resulting in greater pain reduction after 12 treatment sessions over a period of 2 consecutive weeks. These findings support the use of HILT as a viable treatment option for managing chronic coccydynia.