Chinese Tuina Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Status:
Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
2022-05-15
Target enrollment:
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Summary
Chronic Nonspecific Low back Pain (NLBP) is a common symptom in today's society. It causes
serious health and economic burdens. Low back pain can be attributed to excessive physical
exertion or trauma, resulting in damage or degradation of the vertebrae, intervertebral
discs, or spinal muscles and nonspecific low back pain typically can account for 90% of the
patients with 35 to 55 years old. Some guidelines endorse the cautious use of medication and
surgery and take nonpharmacological and noninvasive treatments as a first-line treatment,
including routine health education, exercise, psychotherapy, and physical therapies, owing to
the risk of trauma and the cost. With a long history, Tuina is a one of the common
nonsurgical methods to treat LBP in China.. The effect of Tuina is attributed to relaxing
muscles and tendons, improving circulation, regulating spinal balance, decreasing edema and
aseptic inflammation. Many clinical reports have confirmed its effectiveness, but more
clinical trials are required to provide evidence of Tuina for low back pain. Therefore, this
study was designed to compare the effectiveness of Tuina with Flurbiprofen Cataplasms for
patients with low back pain on the basis treatment of health education and self-management
exercise at home.