Abstract

Pregnancy is a unique period in a woman's life, marked by significant emotional and physical transformations. One of the most common complaints during pregnancy is low back pain, which affects between 50% and 90% of pregnant women and can compromise their quality of life. In view of this, this study investigated the effectiveness of combined laser and ultrasound therapy in relieving these pains and their complications, such as sleep quality, anxiety and depression, evaluating the effectiveness of a synergistic therapy of these resources. A patient in the 15th week of pregnancy underwent 10 sessions of combined therapy. Assessments were performed using the Visual Analog Scale for pain, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale. The results indicated a significant reduction in pain intensity after the first session. There was also an improvement in sleep quality and reductions in anxiety and depression levels, according to the HAD Scale. Combined laser and ultrasound therapy can be an effective, non-invasive, non-drug approach to pain relief and improving quality of life during pregnancy, providing benefits for both mother and baby.