Efficacy and safety of Tuina for chronic nonspecific low back pain: A PRISMA-compliant systematic review and meta-analysis
Yang J, Zhou X, Ma Q, Woods JT, Mohabbat AB, Do A, Brault JS, Jensen MA, Shin KM, Shen L, Zhao C, Cheong KCP, He K, Guo Y, Chen Z, Tang S, Tang Y, Tan CIC, Chen J, Bauer BA · Medicine · 2023 March 03
DOI 10.1097/MD.0000000000033018
Objective
To systematically assess the efficacy and safety of Tuina for patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP).
Conclusions
Tuina might be an effective and safe strategy for treating chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP) in terms of pain and physical function, but not for QoL.
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Insights
Tuina massage for chronic low back pain reveals promising results amid methodological considerations
The study confirms the potential of Tuina in mitigating low back pain-related pain and physical disability, though not significantly impacting quality of life. Reported adverse events, such as localized bruising and pain, were transient and self-resolving, indicating Tuina's relatively safe nature.
Tuina therapy for chronic low back pain indicates potential pain relief and reduced disability but doesn't improve quality of life
Tuina's efficacy and safety for chronic non-specific low back pain demonstrates its potential for reducing pain and physical disability but not improving quality of life; adverse events were mild and self-resolving, suggesting Tuina's relative safety.
