The Anti-Inflammatory Actions of Auricular Point Acupressure for Chronic Low Back Pain

Background. Auricular point acupressure (APA) is a promising treatment for pain management. Few studies have investigated the physiological mechanisms of APA analgesics. Method. In this pilot randomized clinical trial (RCT), a 4-week APA treatment was used to manage chronic low back pain (CLBP). Six...

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Main Authors: Wei-Chun Lin, Chao Hsing Yeh, Lung-Chang Chien, Natalia E. Morone, Ronald M. Glick, Kathryn M. Albers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/103570