low back pain. Low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: 1st Intervention group: In the trigger point acupuncture group, the treatment will be performed for up to 6 sessions, Once every two days, for 12 days with disposable dong-bang needles
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Of the patients who presented with complaints of low back pain, 48 patients were studied. Patients should be in the age range of 18 to 60 years. All patients should have at least one active trigger point. Patients must have a vas (visual analog scale) score more than 4.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy Neuromuscular junction disorders Neurological defects found in electromyography Progressive neurological defects Urinary or fecal incontinence following pain Progressive decrease in muscle strength Lumbar orthopedic disorders or a history of lumbar surgery Rheumatologic disorders Diagnosed history of hip and sacroiliac joint problems Known psychological disorders Cancer
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain reported by the patient in the vas questionnaire. Timepoint: The beginning of the intervention, one week, one month and three months later. Method of measurement: Vas pain measurement questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient's disability based on Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaire. Timepoint: The beginning of the intervention, one week, one month and three months later. Method of measurement: ODI Disability Questionnaire.;Kinesiophobia. Timepoint: The beginning of the intervention, one week, one month and three months later. Method of measurement: kinesiophobia TSK (Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobiais) Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactKorosh Mansori
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed