Low Back Pain https://greenmedinfo.com/taxonomy/term/6550/all en The effects of auricular acupressure on low back pain, neuropathy and sleep in patients with persistent spinal pain syndrome. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/effects-auricular-acupressure-low-back-pain-neuropathy-and-sleep-patients-pers PMID:  Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 17 ;20(3). Epub 2023 Jan 17. PMID: 36767071 Abstract Title:  The Effects of Auricular Acupressure on Low Back Pain, Neuropathy and Sleep in Patients with Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome (PSPS): A Single-Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. Abstract:  (1) Background: Various procedures were performed on patients with persistent spinal pain syndrome (PSPS), but the clinical effect and safety were insufficient. The study was to examine the effects of auricular acupressure (AA) on low back pain, neuropathy, and sleep in patients on PSPS. (2) Methods: This was a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted from 1 March 2022 to 31 July 2022. The participants who had at least one lumbar surgery were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (= 26) or the placebo control group (= 25). All participants received 6 weeks of AA intervention. To validate the effects of the intervention, pressure pain thresholds (PPT), the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), douleur neuropathique 4 (DN4) questions, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and actigraphy with a Fitbit Alta were conducted. The data were analyzed with SPSS/WIN ver. 27.0, using a-test and repeated-measures ANOVA. (3) Results: The findings showed that there were significant differences in pain (back VAS= 0.003, leg VAS= 0.002, PPT= 0.008), neuropathy (DN4= 0.034), and sleep actigraphy (sleep efficiency= 0.038, number of awake= 0.001, deep sleep stage= 0.017). (4) Conclusions: We conclude that AA is an effective, safe, cost-effective, non-invasive nursing intervention that can improve pain, neuropathy, and sleep in patients on PSPS. <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/effects-auricular-acupressure-low-back-pain-neuropathy-and-sleep-patients-pers" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/effects-auricular-acupressure-low-back-pain-neuropathy-and-sleep-patients-pers#comments Low Back Pain Acupressure: Auricular Analgesics Human Study Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:31:38 +0000 greenmedinfo 278331 at https://greenmedinfo.com The present results indicate that regular exposure to odors increases pain thresholds in patients with chronic back pain. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/present-results-indicate-regular-exposure-odors-increases-pain-thresholds-pati PMID:  Pain Med. 2020 Apr 14. Epub 2020 Apr 14. PMID: 32289824 Abstract Title:  Exposure to Odors Increases Pain Threshold in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients. Abstract:  OBJECTIVES: Structured exposure to odors is an acknowledged therapy in patients with smell loss but has also been shown to be effective in depression. The latter might rely on connections between olfactory and emotional structures, suggesting possible effects of a similar approach in pain patients. Based on neuroanatomy, there are several interfaces between the&quot;pain network&quot;and olfactory system, such as the limbic system, hypothalamus, and mediodorsal thalamus. We aimed to investigate whether structured exposure to odors may impact perceived pain in patients with chronic low back pain.DESIGN: Randomized controlled parallel-group design. Subjects were tested on two occasions, at baseline and after four weeks.SETTING: Ambulatory.SUBJECTS: Forty-two patients with chronic low back pain.METHODS: For all patients, olfactory function (using the&quot;Sniffin&#039;Sticks&quot;test kit), detection, and pain thresholds for cutaneous electrical stimuli (applied to the forearm) were tested at baseline and after four weeks. Twenty-eight patients exposed themselves to four odors (rose, vanilla, chocolate, peach) every two hours over a period of four weeks (training group). Control patients (N = 14) underwent no such&quot;olfactory training&quot;(nontraining group).RESULTS: Pain thresholds were significantly increased in patients who performed olfactory training compared with patients who did not train with odors. Detection thresholds and olfactory function remained unchanged.CONCLUSIONS: The present results indicate that regular exposure to odors increases pain thresholds in patients with chronic back pain and could be useful for general pain control in these patients. Furthermore, olfactory training in chronic pain patients might help to reduce chronification of pain by desensitization. <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/present-results-indicate-regular-exposure-odors-increases-pain-thresholds-pati" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/present-results-indicate-regular-exposure-odors-increases-pain-thresholds-pati#comments Low Back Pain Antinoceceptive Aromatherapy Human Study Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:45:26 +0000 greenmedinfo 221992 at https://greenmedinfo.com A Chiropractic Breakthrough: New Study Links Spinal Therapy to Lower Lumbar Reoperation Rates https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/chiropractic-breakthrough-new-study-links-spinal-therapy-lower-lumbar-reoperation <div class="copyright">This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2024<br/><strong><a href="/greenmedinfocom-re-post-guidelines">Visit our Re-post guidelines</a></strong></div><p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="//cdn.greenmedinfo.com/sites/default/files/ckeditor/blank.justin/images/A_Chiropractic_Breakthrough-New_Study_Links_Spinal_Therapy_to_Lower_Lumbar_Reoperation_Rates-GreenMedInfo.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 315px;" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><em><strong><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">A groundbreaking study reveals spinal manipulative therapy as a potential game-changer in reducing lumbar discectomy reoperations, signaling a paradigm shift in spinal healthcare and offering renewed hope to millions</span></strong></em></span></p><p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/chiropractic-breakthrough-new-study-links-spinal-therapy-lower-lumbar-reoperation" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/chiropractic-breakthrough-new-study-links-spinal-therapy-lower-lumbar-reoperation#comments Low Back Pain Chiropractic treatment back pain chiropractic natural health Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 GMI Research Group 287806 at https://greenmedinfo.com A Cochrane review of combined chiropractic interventions for low-back pain. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/cochrane-review-combined-chiropractic-interventions-low-back-pain PMID:  Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2011 Feb 1 ;36(3):230-42. PMID: 21248591 Abstract Title:  A Cochrane review of combined chiropractic interventions for low-back pain. Abstract:  STUDY DESIGN: Cochrane systematic review of randomized controlled trials.OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of combined chiropractic interventions on pain, disability, back-related function, overall improvement, and patient satisfaction in adults with low-back pain (LBP).SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Chiropractors commonly use a combination of interventions to treat people with LBP, but little is known about the effects of this care.METHODS: We used a comprehensive search strategy. All randomized trials comparing combined chiropractic interventions (rather than spinal manipulation alone) with no treatment or other therapies were included. At least two authors selected studies, assessed bias risk, and extracted data. Descriptive synthesis and meta-analyses were performed.RESULTS: We included 12 studies involving 2887 LBP participants. Three studies had low risk of bias. Included studies evaluated a range of chiropractic procedures in a variety of subpopulations with LBP. For acute and subacute LBP, chiropractic interventions improved short- and medium-term pain (standardized mean difference [SMD] -0.25 [95% CI: -0.46 to -0.04] and MD -0.89 [95%CI: -1.60 to -0.18]) compared with other treatments, but there was no significant difference in long-term pain (MD -0.46 [95% CI -1.18 to 0.26]). Short-term improvement in disability was greater in the chiropractic group compared to other therapies (SMD -0.36 [95% CI: -0.70 to -0.02]). However, the effect was small and studies contributing to these results had high risk of bias. There was no difference in medium- and long-term disability. No difference was demonstrated for combined chiropractic interventions for chronic LBP and studies that had a mixed population of LBP.CONCLUSION: Combined chiropractic interventions slightly improved pain and disability in the short term and pain in the medium term for acute/subacute LBP. However, there is currently no evidence that supports or refutes that these interventions provide a clinically meaningful difference for pain or disability in people with LBP when compared to other interventions. <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/cochrane-review-combined-chiropractic-interventions-low-back-pain" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/cochrane-review-combined-chiropractic-interventions-low-back-pain#comments Low Back Pain Analgesics Review Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:21:13 +0000 greenmedinfo 262033 at https://greenmedinfo.com A homeopathic complex with physiotherapy could significantly improve symptoms associated with chronic low-back pain due to osteoarthritis. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/homeopathic-complex-physiotherapy-could-significantly-improve-symptoms-associa PMID:  Altern Ther Health Med. 2016 Jan-Feb;22(1):48-56. PMID: 26773321 Abstract Title:  Physiotherapy and a Homeopathic Complex for Chronic Low-back Pain Due to Osteoarthritis: A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Study. Abstract:  CONTEXT: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of chronic low-back pain (CLBP) and can be managed with drug therapy and physiotherapy. Homeopathic remedies may assist managing OA; however, research that supports their effectiveness is limited.OBJECTIVES: The study aimed to investigate the efficacy of a homeopathic complex in combination with physiotherapy in treating CLBP due to OA.DESIGN: The study was a 6-wk, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot.SETTING: The study took place in a private physiotherapy practice in Gauteng, South Africa.PARTICIPANTS: The participants were 30 males and females, aged 45-75 y, who were receiving physiotherapy treatment for OA of the lumbar spine from a therapist in private practice.INTERVENTIONS: The intervention and control groups both received standard physiotherapy treatment-massage, thermal therapy, and joint mobilization-every 2 wk. In addition, the treatment group received a homeopathic complex-6cH each of Arnica montana, Bryonia alba, Causticum, Kalmia latifolia, Rhus toxicodendron, and Calcarea fluorica. The control group a received a placebo.OUTCOME MEASURES: The primary measure was a visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain. Secondary outcome measures included the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), an evaluation of each patient&#039;s range of motion (ROM) of the lumbar spine, and a determination of each patient&#039;s need for pain medication.RESULTS: Intergroup analysis revealed that the treatment group significantly outperformed the control group with regard to pain, daily functioning, and ROM. No difference existed between the groups, however, in the need for conventional pain medication.CONCLUSIONS: The study was too small to be conclusive, but results suggest the homeopathic complex, together with physiotherapy, can significantly improve symptoms associated with CLBP due to OA. <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/homeopathic-complex-physiotherapy-could-significantly-improve-symptoms-associa" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/homeopathic-complex-physiotherapy-could-significantly-improve-symptoms-associa#comments Homeopathic Medicine: All Low Back Pain Osteoarthritis Analgesics Integrative Medicine Human Study Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:34:51 +0000 greenmedinfo 156993 at https://greenmedinfo.com A homeopathic drug combination can improve the treatment of chronic low back pain. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/homeopathic-drug-combination-can-improve-treatment-chronic-low-back-pain PMID:  MMW Fortschr Med. 2012 Jun 28 ;154 Suppl 2:48-57. PMID: 23424755 Abstract Title:  [Effectiveness and safety of a homeopathic drug combination in the treatment of chronic low back pain. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial]. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: The homeopathic drug combination Lymphdiaral Basistropfen is established in the treatment of edema and swellings. This is the first time the effectiveness and safety was investigated in the treatment of chronic low back pain.METHODS: The study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. From December 2003 to May 2007 248 patients aged 18 to 75 years were screened, 228 were randomized, 221 started therapy, in 192 the progress was measured (103 verum vs. 89 placebo), 137 completed the study (72 verum vs. 65 placebo). They received 10 drops of verum or placebo solution three times daily for 105 days additionally to an inpatient complex naturopathic treatment.RESULTS: The hannover functional ability questionnaire score (primary outcome measure) tends to increase in the intention-to-treat-analysis (verum: 6.6 vs. placebo: 3.4; p = 0.11) and increases significantly in the per-protocol-analysis (verum: 9.4 vs. placebo: 4.1; p = 0.029). The treatment was well tolerated (92.9% vs. 95.4%). The incidence of adverse reactions and serious adverse reactions was similar in both treatment groups.CONCLUSIONS: This first randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial shows, that the homeopathic drug combination can improve the treatment of chronic low back pain. <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/homeopathic-drug-combination-can-improve-treatment-chronic-low-back-pain" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/homeopathic-drug-combination-can-improve-treatment-chronic-low-back-pain#comments Homeopathic Medicine: All Low Back Pain Analgesics Integrative Medicine Human Study Wed, 06 Dec 2017 01:33:40 +0000 greenmedinfo 157003 at https://greenmedinfo.com Active-duty military personnel receiving chiropractic care exhibited improved strength and endurance. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/active-duty-military-personnel-receiving-chiropractic-care-exhibited-improved- PMID:  J Altern Complement Med. 2020 Jul ;26(7):592-601. Epub 2020 Jun 12. PMID: 32543211 Abstract Title:  Effects of Chiropractic Care on Strength, Balance, and Endurance in Active-Duty U.S. Military Personnel with Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Abstract:  To investigate whether chiropractic care influences strength, balance, and/or endurance in active-duty United States military personnel with low back pain (LBP).This study employed a prospective randomized controlled trial using a pragmatic treatment approach. Participants were randomly allocated to 4 weeks of chiropractic care or to a wait-list control.Chiropractic care consisted of spinal manipulation, education, advice, and reassurance.Naval Air Technical Training Center branch clinic at the Naval Hospital Pensacola Florida.One hundred ten active-duty military personnel 18-40 years of age with self-reported LBP.Isometric pulling strength from a semisquat position was the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes were single-leg balance with eyes open and eyes closed, and trunk muscle endurance using the Biering-Sorensen test. Patient-reported outcomes such as pain severity and disability were also measured. Outcomes were measured at baseline and 4 weeks. Linear mixed-effects regression models over baseline and 4 weeks were used for analysis.Participants had mean age of 30 years (18-40), 17% were female, 33% were non-white, and 86% reported chronic LBP. Mean maximum pulling strength in the chiropractic group increased by 5.08 kgs and decreased by 7.43 kgs in the wait-list group, with a statistically significant difference in mean change between groups ( = 0.003). Statistically significant differences in mean change between groups were also observed in trunk muscle endurance (13.9 sec, = 0.002) and balance with eyes closed (0.47 sec, = 0.01), but not in balance with eyes open (1.19 sec, = 0.43). Differences in mean change between groups were statistically significant in favor of chiropractic for LBP-related disability, pain intensity and interference, and fear-avoidance behavior.Active-duty military personnel receiving chiropractic care exhibited improved strength and endurance, as well as reduced LBP intensity and disability, compared with a wait-list control. <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/active-duty-military-personnel-receiving-chiropractic-care-exhibited-improved-" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/active-duty-military-personnel-receiving-chiropractic-care-exhibited-improved-#comments Low Back Pain Chiropractic treatment Human Study Mon, 15 Aug 2022 21:03:35 +0000 greenmedinfo 262034 at https://greenmedinfo.com Acupressure can be used as a drug-free and low-cost approach without side effects to improve fatigue in nurses with chronic back pain. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupressure-can-be-used-drug-free-and-low-cost-approach-without-side-effects-i PMID:  Appl Nurs Res. 2017 Aug ;36:111-114. Epub 2017 Jun 15. PMID: 28720230 Abstract Title:  The effect of acupressure on fatigue among female nurses with chronic back pain. Abstract:  AIM: To investigate the effect of acupressure on fatigue among female nurses with chronic back pain.BACKGROUND: Chronic back pain is one of the most common problems among nurses and has numerous physical and psychological effects. One of these effects is fatigue that impairs an individual&#039;s life.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This randomized single-blind clinical trial was conducted on 50 nurses with chronic back pain working at the selected hospitals in Isfahan, Iran. After convenient sampling, the subjects were randomly allocated, through lottery, to the two groups of experimental (n=25) and sham (n=25). In the experimental group, acupressure techniques were performed during 9 sessions, 3 times a week for 14min for each patient. In the sham group, points within 1cm of the main points were only touched. Data were collected using the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), before, and immediately, 2weeks, and 4weeks after the intervention. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software.RESULTS: The mean score of fatigue severity before the intervention was not significantly different between the two groups (P=0.990). However, it was significantly lower in the experimental group than the sham group immediately (P<p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupressure-can-be-used-drug-free-and-low-cost-approach-without-side-effects-i" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupressure-can-be-used-drug-free-and-low-cost-approach-without-side-effects-i#comments Fatigue Low Back Pain Acupressure Human Study Fri, 22 Dec 2017 22:08:46 +0000 greenmedinfo 157696 at https://greenmedinfo.com Acupressure is a feasible, effective, safe, low cost nonpharmacologic method to treat chronic low back pain. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupressure-feasible-effective-safe-low-cost-nonpharmacologic-method-treat-chr PMID:  Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2020 May ;39:101146. Epub 2020 Mar 17. PMID: 32379678 Abstract Title:  Efficacy of acupressure for chronic low back pain: A systematic review. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: Establish the utility of acupressure for chronic low back pain (CLBP).DESIGN: A systematic review of English articles using PubMed and Embase was conducted from 01/2004-01/2020. Search terms included:&quot;acupressure&quot;and&quot;chronic pain&quot;or&quot;low back pain&quot;. Articles included were randomized control trials evaluating acupressure in adult patients with CLBP.RESULTS: 150 studies met initial criteria; 6 were included (n = 468). The average total treatment length was 4 weeks. The main treatment outcomes were changes in pain, disability, and sleep. All studies found a clinically significant reduction (, ≥30% decrease) in pain for the treatment groups. All studies found a clinically significant and/or statistically significant improvement in disability in at least one of the treatment groups. All studies found a statistically significant improvement in sleep. No study found significant adverse events.CONCLUSION: Acupressure is a feasible, effective, safe, low cost nonpharmacologic method to treat CLBP. <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupressure-feasible-effective-safe-low-cost-nonpharmacologic-method-treat-chr" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupressure-feasible-effective-safe-low-cost-nonpharmacologic-method-treat-chr#comments Low Back Pain Acupressure Analgesics Review Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:22:56 +0000 greenmedinfo 223960 at https://greenmedinfo.com Acupressure is an effective treatment for low back pain. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupressure-effective-treatment-low-back-pain PMID:  Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 ;2021:8862399. Epub 2021 Feb 24. PMID: 33708260 Abstract Title:  Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Acupressure on Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Abstract:  Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupressure on low back pain (LBP).Methods: We searched 7 electronic databases and 2 trial registries through December 28, 2020. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupressure on LBP were considered for meta-analysis with Revman 5.3 and Stata 15.0 software. Methodological quality was evaluated using the Cochrane Collaboration&#039;s tool. Trial sequential analysis (TSA) was used to quantify the statistical reliability. HETRED analysis and GRADE were used to determine the heterogeneity and quality of the results, respectively.Results: Twenty-three RCTs representing 2400 participants were included. Acupressure was superior to tuina massage on response rate (RR 1.25; 95% CI, 1.16 to 1.35;<p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupressure-effective-treatment-low-back-pain" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupressure-effective-treatment-low-back-pain#comments Low Back Pain Acupressure Analgesics Meta Analysis Review Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:06:07 +0000 greenmedinfo 237154 at https://greenmedinfo.com Acupressure on specific points was proven to reduce lower back pain in female nurses. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupressure-specific-points-was-proven-reduce-lower-back-pain-female-nurses n/a PMID:  Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res. 2017 Sep-Oct;22(5):339-342. PMID: 29033985 Abstract Title:  The Effects of Acupressure on Pain Severity in Female Nurses with Chronic Low Back Pain. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Low back pain causes physical and psychological impacts among nurses. This study aimed to investigate the effects of acupressure on the severity of pain in chronic low back pain in female nurses. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study is a single-blinded randomized clinical trial conducted among 50 nurses suffering from chronic low back pain. After simple sampling, participants were randomly assigned into acupressure and sham groups using lottery method (25 patients in each group). In the experimental group, the intervention was performed by the researcher three times a week throughout a 3-week period. The sham group received placebo interventions. Data was collected through VAS questionnaire before, immediately after, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks after performing intervention. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 18 using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. RESULTS: There was no significant difference in the mean pain severity scores in the pre-interventions phase between the groups (P = 0.63), however, a significant difference was observed Immediately, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks after performing intervention. Further, the mean pain severity scores in intervention group significantly decreased compared to the sham group (P = 0.000). CONCLUSIONS: Acupressure on specific points was proved to reduce pain. Thus, acupressure can be used as nonmedicament, inexpensive, and without side effects treatment in reducing pain. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupressure-specific-points-was-proven-reduce-lower-back-pain-female-nurses#comments Low Back Pain Acupressure Acupressure low back pain Human Study Fri, 22 Dec 2017 01:41:04 +0000 greenmedinfo 157682 at https://greenmedinfo.com Acupuncture and neural mechanism in the management of low back pain. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-and-neural-mechanism-management-low-back-pain PMID:  Medicines (Basel). 2018 Jun 25 ;5(3). Epub 2018 Jun 25. PMID: 29941854 Abstract Title:  Acupuncture and Neural Mechanism in the Management of Low Back Pain-An Update. Abstract:  Within the last 10 years, the percentage of low back pain (LBP) prevalence increased by 18%. The management and high cost of LBP put a tremendous burden on the healthcare system. Many risk factors have been identified, such as lifestyle, trauma, degeneration, postural impairment, and occupational related factors; however, as high as 95% of the cases of LBP are non-specific. Currently, LBP is treated pharmacologically. Approximately 25 to 30% of the patients develop serious side effects, such as drowsiness and drug addiction. Spinal surgery often does not result in a massive improvement of pain relief. Therefore, complementary approaches are being integrated into the rehabilitation programs. These include chiropractic therapy, physiotherapy, massage, exercise, herbal medicine and acupuncture. Acupuncture for LBP is one of the most commonly used non-pharmacological pain-relieving techniques. This is due to its low adverse effects and cost-effectiveness. Currently, many randomized controlled trials and clinical research studies have produced promising results. In this article, the causes and incidence of LBP on global health care are reviewed. The importance of treatment by acupuncture is considered. The efforts to reveal the link between acupuncture points and anatomical features and the neurological mechanisms that lead to acupuncture-induced analgesic effect are reviewed. <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-and-neural-mechanism-management-low-back-pain" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-and-neural-mechanism-management-low-back-pain#comments Low Back Pain Acupuncture Analgesics Review Mon, 09 Jul 2018 20:02:03 +0000 greenmedinfo 167068 at https://greenmedinfo.com Acupuncture for the management of low back pain. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-management-low-back-pain PMID:  Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2021 Jan 14 ;25(1):2. Epub 2021 Jan 14. PMID: 33443607 Abstract Title:  Acupuncture for the Management of Low Back Pain. Abstract:  PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This evidence-based systematic review will focus on the use of acupuncture and its role in the treatment of low back pain to help better guide physicians in their practice. It will cover the background and the burden of low back pain and present the current options for treatment and weigh the evidence that is available to support acupuncture as a treatment modality for low back pain.RECENT FINDINGS: Low back pain (LBP), defined as a disorder of the lumbosacral spine and categorized as acute, subacute, or chronic, can be a debilitating condition for many patients. Chronic LBP is more typically defined by its chronicity with pain persisting&gt; 12 weeks in duration. Conventional treatment for chronic LBP includes both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic options. First-line pharmacologic therapy involves the use of NSAIDs, then SNRI/TCA/skeletal muscle relaxants, and antiepileptics. Surgery is usually not recommended for chronic non-specific LBP patients. According to the 2016 CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain and the 2017 American College of Physicians (ACP) clinical practice guidelines for chronic pain, non-pharmacologic interventions, acupuncture can be a first-line treatment for patients suffering from chronic low back pain. Many studies have been done, and most show promising results for acupuncture as an alternative treatment for low back pain. Due to non-standardized methods for acupuncture with many variations, standardization remains a challenge. <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-management-low-back-pain" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-management-low-back-pain#comments Low Back Pain Acupuncture Analgesics Review Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:01:11 +0000 greenmedinfo 233068 at https://greenmedinfo.com Acupuncture has immediate analgesic activity for acute lumbago. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-has-immediate-analgesic-activity-acute-lumbago PMID:  Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2010 Aug;30(8):617-22. PMID: 20942274 Abstract Title:  [Immediate analgesic effect of wrist-ankle acupuncture for acute lumbago: a randomized controlled trial]. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: To assess the immediate analgesic effect of wrist-ankle acupuncture on acute lumbago and the relationship between the analgesic effect and the expectation of patients.METHODS: A randomized, single-blind, sham-controlled trial was designed. Sixty cases of acute lumbago were randomly divided into two groups, 30 cases in each one. In observation group, wrist-ankle acupuncture was adopted to the Lower 5 and Lower 6 bilaterally, no requirement of Deqi (arrival of qi). In control group, sham acupuncture was adopted. The treatment was applied once in either group, with the needles retained for 30 min. The Short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) and the Modified-Modified Schober (MMS) test were used to assess the motion related pain and the situation of spinal flexion in 3 min before treatment and 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, during treatment and 30 min (needle removed), respectively. The Expectation and Treatment Credibility Scale (ETCS) was applied to analyze the relationship between the expectation of patients and the analgesic effect. The adverse reaction was recorded.RESULTS: There were no statistically significant differences in SF-MPQ, MMS and ETCS before treatment between two groups (all P&gt;0.05). In 5 min after needles insertion, the scores of the items in SF-MPQ in observation group were lower than those in control group (P https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-has-immediate-analgesic-activity-acute-lumbago#comments Low Back Pain Acupuncture Human Study Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:50:13 +0000 greenmedinfo 60309 at https://greenmedinfo.com Acupuncture offered significant effects for reducing or relieving lower back pain in pregnant women. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-offered-significant-effects-reducing-or-relieving-lower-back-pain- PMID:  Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2018 Jun 11 ;52:e03323. Epub 2018 Jun 11. PMID: 29898168 Abstract Title:  Acupuncture treatment: multidimensional assessment of low back pain in pregnant women. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of acupuncture in the treatment of low back pain in pregnant women in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.METHOD: A quasi-experimental pre-post design was applied to pregnant women at a gestational age between 14 and 37 weeks, who had complaints of low back pain. Acupuncture sessions were performed, working systemic and auricular points. The McGill questionnaire was used to assess pain, as well as the instrument for identifying the sociodemographic, clinical and obstetric profile.RESULTS: The acupuncture technique performed in up to six sessions in 56 pregnant women with low back pain had positive effects on the participants&#039; health. According to the pain assessment, there was a statistically significant reduction in the low back pain among the pregnant women as early as in the second session, with a gradual improvement with the advancement of the number of sessions. There were no serious adverse events related to acupuncture.CONCLUSION: Acupuncture offered significant effects for reducing or relieving pain in pregnant women. The participants expressed satisfaction and well-being as they left each session. <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-offered-significant-effects-reducing-or-relieving-lower-back-pain-" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-offered-significant-effects-reducing-or-relieving-lower-back-pain-#comments Low Back Pain Pregnancy Complications Acupuncture Human Study Fri, 15 Jun 2018 00:10:55 +0000 greenmedinfo 165815 at https://greenmedinfo.com