The Journal of family practice
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
A randomized controlled trial of nonpharmacologic approaches for relief of low back pain during labor.
Low back pain is common during labor. Our randomized controlled trial compared the effectiveness of 3 nonpharmacologic approaches for relief of back pain. ⋯ Intracutaneous sterile water injections are more effective than standard care (back massage, bath, and mobilization) or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for relieving low back pain during labor.