Journal of Acupuncture Research

Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine Society (대한침구의학회)
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A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on Acupuncture Treatment for Low Back Pain Based on FEAS

요통에 대한 침치료 무작위대조군임상연구(RCT)의 FEAS 분석을 통한 계통적 분석 연구

  • Nam, Dong-Woo (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kang, Jung-Won (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Eun-Jung (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Kim, Hyun-Wook (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Song, Ho-Sueb (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyungwon University) ;
  • Kim, Sun-Woong (Dept. of Statistics, College of Natural Science Dongguk University) ;
  • Kim, Kap-Sung (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Lee, Geon-Mok (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Choi, Dong-Young (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Jae-Dong (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • 남동우 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 강중원 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 김은정 (동국대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 김현욱 (원광대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 송호섭 (경원대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 김선웅 (동국대학교 이과대학 통계학과실) ;
  • 김갑성 (동국대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 이건목 (원광대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 최도영 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 이재동 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실)
  • Published : 2009.06.20
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Abstract

Objectives : To review RCTs on acupuncture treatment for low back pain in order to establish a standard acupuncture treatment model in treating low back pain. Methods : RCT articles on traditional acupuncture treatment for low back pain were searched through online database. Study Quality was assessed using the FEAS. Results : Ten out of the one hundred six articles searched were reviewed. Among the ten articles reviewed, six articles compared acupuncture treatment with no treatment or non-penetrating sham acupuncture. All six articles concluded significantly positive effect of acupuncture compared to the control. Conclusions : The ideal acupuncture treatment model for low back pain was obtained as follows. A sterile disposable stainless steel(0.30mm${\times}$40mm) should be inserted to more than six acupuncture points on the BL, GV and GB meridians such as $BL_23$, $BL_25$, $BL_40$, $BL_60$, $GV_4$ and $GB_30$. Sparrow pecking method to obtain 'de-qi' is recommended and repeated stimulation during the 20 minute retention time is necessary. Ideal treatment frequency would be more than one a week for about 7 weeks.

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