The purpose of this study is to compare the therapeutic effects of acupuncture using traditional acupoints and Ashi points with myofascial trigger points superficial dry needling and acupressure, followed by postisometric stretching of the appropriate muscles, in the treatment of patients with chronic mechanical low back pain.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
90
Traditional needle acupuncture using traditional meridian acupoints and Ashi (tender) points
Superficial dry needling of myofascial trigger points found in the muscles related to low back pain, followed by their postisometric stretching
Blunt needle acupressure of myofascial trigger points found in the muscles related to low back pain, followed by their postisometric stretching
Social Security Hospital
Ibarra, Imbabura, Ecuador
RECRUITINGSocial Security Hospital
Ambato, Tungurahua Province, Ecuador
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