lumbar and dorsal fasciitis
Conditions
Interventions
Conventional Acupuncture Group:Acupuncture at Acupoints
Trigger-Point Acupuncture Group:Trigger - point acupuncture
Sponsors
Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,CACMS
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) History of acute or chronic low back pain, history of strain, or exposure to wind - cold - dampness. (2) Diffuse pain in the low back, cool skin, or a feeling of soreness, numbness, muscle spasm, and limited mobility. (3) The pain is characterized by aggravation in the morning, with changes in climate, or after getting cold. The pain eases with movement and warmth. Prolonged inactivity or excessive activity can both trigger the pain. The condition often recurs and persists. (4) During examination, obvious trigger points or spastic tender nodules in the muscles can be felt locally. Pressing or squeezing the affected muscles forcefully can cause pain and a radiating sensation, and can also trigger pain and muscle tension in an area slightly farther away from the muscle. (5) Auxiliary examinations: No positive signs are found in X - ray examinations, ruling out diseases such as fractures and tuberculosis. (6) Age ranges from 18 to 65 years old. (7) No oral medications with therapeutic or placebo effects have been taken in the past month, and no acupuncture, nerve - block, or surgical treatments have been received. (8) The patient voluntarily signs the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Pregnant women, lactating women, patients with mental illness, or those planning to become pregnant. (2) Patients with severe primary diseases involving the cardiovascular system, cerebrovascular system, liver, kidneys, etc. (3) Patients with hematological diseases such as coagulation disorders, as well as those with diseases like diabetes, severe lumbar disc herniation, fractures, bone tuberculosis, etc. (4) Patients with contraindications to acupuncture, such as skin infections, ulcers, scars, or tumors, and those with a history of thoracolumbar fractures or surgeries within one year. (5) Those who have participated in other drug clinical trials recently.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Scale; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pressure Pain Threshold;The number of trigger points;Color Doppler Imaging;Infrared Thermal Imaging;Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactJunying Wang
Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,CACMS
Outcome results
None listed