Herbal medicine for lowback pain Oltean et al
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Herbal medicine for low-back pain Oltean et al (2014) Overview of the study Objectives: • To determine the effectiveness of herbal medicine for non-specific LBP Methods: • Evidence current up to 31 August 2013 • Participants: Adults suffering from acute, subacute, and chronic non-specific LBP • Intervention: Herbal medicine used as all part for medicinal purpose, administered orally or applied topically. • Outcomes: Pain intensity, back pain functional status, return to work and lumbar flexibility
Herbal medicine for low-back pain Oltean et al (2014) Results & Conclusions • 14 trials (2050 participants) Intervention Procumbens S. Alba Lavender Evidence Quality of evidence Procumbens are more effective than placebo for pain relief in patients with chronic LBP at short-term follow-up but unclear effect compared to rofecoxib Very low Low Better than placebo for pain relief in patients with acute episodes of chronic LBP but unclear effect compared to rofecoxib Very low Moderate Unclear whether it reduces pain for nonspecific sub-acute LBP compared to conventional treatment Very low Ø Adverse events: No significant events noted Ø It appears that herbal medicines are more effective than placebo for acute episodes of chronic low back pain in the short-term. Unclear effect when compared to drugs or conventional treatment.
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