A Study of New Evaluation Method for Lower-Back Pain. (Part II).

VernacularTitle:新しい腰痛の評価法に関する研究　（第２報）
Author: Kozo NEMOTO
Publication Type:Journal Article
From:Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 1994;44(2):163-169
CountryJapan
Language:Japanese
Abstract: In my former report, I have discussed the new evaluation method which easily and objectively measures the range of motion when one bends forward, backward, and sideways without using a goniometer.
This time, based on this new evaluation method of lower-back pain, I have compared and examined the treatment effects of acupuncture alone and the effects of acupuncture combined with exercises for lower-back pain.
The result of my study indicates that one can expect a quicker effect in a combination treatment of acupuncture and exercises for lower-back pain than on acupuncture treatment alone. One can expect an immediate effect in acupuncture stimulation, but this treatment is poor in durance. The most effective way to accumulate the treatment effect is to perform an acupuncture on a regular basis while doing the exercises for lower-back pain.