The purpose of this study is to determine whether massage is effective in the treatment of low back pain and to optimize clinical therapeutic schedule of massage for low back pain.
Chronic low back pain is a prevalent condition among adults. Large majority of the population suffer from Chronic low back pain in their lifetime. At present, there is still no standard treatment for chronic low back pain. Massage is commonly chose and widely used by sufferer as a complement to conventional treatment. However, its effectiveness is still not convinced. This trial is designed to assess the effectiveness of massage for chronic low back pain.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
150
Acupuncture and Tuina college of Chengdu University of TCM
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Change from baseline in Back function measured by Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire at 2 months
to assess the recovery of back function
Time frame: At baseline, 4th, 6th, 8th week
Japanese Orthopaedic Association Scores
to assess the improvement of back function
Time frame: At baseline, 4th, 6th, 8th week
McGill pain questionnaire
To assess the alleviation of pain
Time frame: At baseline, 4th, 6th, 8th week
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