Alternative therapies in health and medicine
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Altern Ther Health Med · May 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialA randomized, controlled trial of acupuncture for chronic low-back pain.
Chronic low-back pain (cLBP) is a common condition throughout the world, and acupuncture is widely sought for treatment. As clinical evidence for the benefits of acupuncture grows, acupuncture for cLBP is receiving increased recognition and acceptance by both patients and professionals. Time method acupuncture has been previously researched with respect to chronic gastritis. ⋯ Accompanying routine acupuncture with time method acupuncture can enhance the efficacy of treatment and the persistence of its benefits in individuals with cLBP.