JAM掲載論文検索
| Japanese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Online) |
| 2010; 1: 37-44 |
| A systematic review of acupuncture for chronic low-back pain |
| Andrea D. Furlan |
| Institute for Work & Health, University of Toronto, Canada Editorial Board, Cochrane Back Review Group |
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| Table 3. Is acupuncture better than other conservative therapies for chronic low-back pain? |
| + denotes acupuncture more effective; - denotes no difference in effectiveness; < denotes acupuncture less effective TENS= transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, RTW = return to work There is mixed evidence regarding acupuncture and other treatments Acupuncture is better than electrotherapy, and usual care alone. Acupuncture is not better than massage, spinal manipulation and self-care education. There is conflicting evidence regarding acupuncture compared to TENS. |