Complementary therapies in medicine
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Complement Ther Med · Feb 2015
ReviewEffect of self-acupressure for symptom management: a systematic review.
To assess the efficacy and safety of self-administered acupressure to alleviate symptoms of various health problems, including allergic disease, cancer, respiratory disease, dysmenorrhea, perceived stress, insomnia, and sleep disturbances. ⋯ Our findings suggest that self-administered acupressure shows promise to alleviate the symptoms of various health problems. Therefore, further research with larger samples and methodologically well-designed RCTs is required to establish the efficacy of self-administered acupressure.
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Complement Ther Med · Feb 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialChinese massage combined with core stability exercises for nonspecific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.
To determine the effect of Chinese massage combined with core stability exercises on nonspecific low back pain. ⋯ Core stability exercises can improve the therapeutic effect of Chinese massage in treating nonspecific low back pain.