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METHODS: Forty-five patients were randomized into two groups: the MLS Laser group and the Sham Laser group, undergoing 8 sessions of either a MLS Laser therapy or a Sham Laser therapy, respectively. At the beginning of the therapy (T0), at the end of the therapy (T1), and 1 month after the end of therapy (T2) patients were assessed for low back pain (by means of a VAS scale), function (by means of kinematic and electromyographic assessment of a forward bending movement) and self-reported disability (by means of the Roland-Morris and Oswestry Disability questionnaires). RESULTS: There was a significant reduction of pain and disability in both groups at T1 and T2 in comparison with T0. At T2 patients in the MLS group showed a significantly lower pain in comparison with patients in the Sham group (VAS = 2.2 \u00b1 2 vs. 3.6 \u00b1 2.4; p&lt; 0.05). No differences between the two groups were found for function and disability. CONCLUSION: Both MLS Laser and Sham Laser therapies lead to a significant and comparable reduction in pain and disability in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. 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