Traditional Chinese medicine for neck pain and low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neck pain (NP) and low back pain (LBP) are common symptoms bothering people in daily life. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used to treat various symptoms and diseases in China and has been demonstrated to be effective. The objective of the present study was to review and analyze the existing data about pain and disability in TCM treatments for NP and LBP.

Methods

Studies were identified by a comprehensive search of databases, such as MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library, up to September 1, 2013. A meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TCM in managing NP and LBP.

Results

Seventy five randomized controlled trials (n = 11077) were included. Almost all of the studies investigated individuals experiencing chronic NP (CNP

SUBMITTER: Yuan QL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4339195 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature