How traditional Chinese medicine acupuncturists would diagnose and treat chronic low back pain: results of a survey of licensed acupuncturists in Washington State

2001 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 146-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.J. Sherman ◽  
C.J. Hogeboom ◽  
D.C. Cherkin
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Washington State ◽  
Low Back

scholarly journals Comparison of sinew-strengthening exercise with cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic nonspecific low back pain: protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Peng ◽  
Ye Zhao ◽  
Chengzhe Zhang ◽  
Zhibi Shen ◽  
Weian Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Exercise Therapy ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Strengthening Exercise ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

Abstract Background: Chronic low back pain is a common disease in clinic. The prevention and treatment of this disease requires a great deal of medical care resources, which is now the third medical economic burden in China. Although non-steroidal analgesics have been shown to be effective for chronic low back pain, considering the obvious side effects of these drugs, more and more patients are inclined to employ non-drug therapies. Typical examples are exercise therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Exercise therapy of traditional Chinese medicine is an important part of non-drug therapy in China, such as sinew-strengthening exercise (SSE). Originating from traditional Chinese medicine exercise therapy, it has long been used for the prevention and treatment of chronic low back pain in Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SGH), but it has not been validated by clinical trials. In this trial, we will seek to determine whether SSE is an effective and safe treatment option for persons with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP) by comparing it with CBT and explore a new method to CNLBP. Methods/Design: In this trial, we will randomize 480 adults with CNLBP to CBT and SSE arms (240 per group). Participants in both groups will be followed for 52 weeks after randomization with home practice. Interviewers will assess outcomes 4, 8, 12, 26 and 52 weeks postrandomization. The primary measure instrument will be Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) with 26-week follow-up being the primary endpoint. Discussion: If SSE is found to be an effective treatment option for patients with chronic back pain, it will become a meritorious addition to the current limited treatment approaches available to patients with significant psychosocial contributors to their pain.

scholarly journals Comparison of sinew-strengthening exercise with cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic nonspecific low back pain: protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Peng ◽  
Ye Zhao ◽  
Chengzhe Zhang ◽  
Zhibi Shen ◽  
Weian Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Exercise Therapy ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Back Pain ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Strengthening Exercise

Abstract Background Chronic low back pain is a common disease in clinic. The prevention and treatment of this disease requires a great deal of medical care resources, which is now the third medical economic burden in China. Although non-steroidal analgesics have been shown to be effective for chronic low back pain, considering the obvious side effects of these drugs, more and more patients are inclined to employ non-drug therapies. Typical examples are exercise therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Exercise therapy of traditional Chinese medicine is an important part of non-drug therapy in China, such as sinew-strengthening exercise (SSE). Originating from traditional Chinese medicine exercise therapy, it has long been used for the prevention and treatment of chronic low back pain in Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SGH), but it has not been validated by clinical trials. In this trial, we will seek to determine whether SSE is an effective and safe treatment option for persons with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP) by comparing it with CBT and explore a new method to CNLBP.Methods/Design In this trial, we will randomize 480 adults with nonspecific chronic back pain to CBT and SSE arms (240 per group). Participants in both groups will be followed for 52 weeks after randomization with home practice. Interviewers will assess outcomes 4, 8, 26 and 52 weeks postrandomization. The primary outcome will be Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) with 26-week follow-up being the primary endpoint.Discussion If SSE is found to be an effective treatment option for patients with chronic back pain, it will become a meritorious addition to the current limited treatment approaches available to patients with significant psychosocial contributors to their pain.

scholarly journals Traditional Chinese Medicine for Neck Pain and Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

PLoS ONE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. e0117146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi-ling Yuan ◽  
Tuan-mao Guo ◽  
Liang Liu ◽  
Fu Sun ◽  
Yin-gang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Low Back
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