Acupuntura no tratamento de dor lombar

Resumo (EN)

Objective – To analyze the effectiveness of the stimulation of acupunture points in the lower back pain. Methods – Randomized Clinical Study with qualitative and quantitative approach, carried out between the period September to December 2012 and from March to May 2013. We evaluated the intensity of low back pain and the degree of satisfaction with treatment by Visual Analogue Scale and closed questionnaire before the start and the end of treatment. Sample consisted of 27 participants, divided into three groups: treatment “T1” and “T2” submitted systemic acupuncture, auricular and Control group “C” for hydrotherapy. Results – Show how the intensity of pain, the prevalence of moderate pain from 67% to 56% of participants in groups “T1” and “T2” before the start of acupuncture sessions, and after 10 sessions the prevalence became 78% to 67 % of mild pain. And the control group “C” the prevalence of pain in 78% of participants at baseline and after went to 78% of moderate pain. Regarding the degree of satisfactin to the applied treatments, note the 96% reported complete satisfaction. Conclusion – Note that there was a decrease in pain intensity in both the treatment group with systemic acupuncture, as in auricular acupuncture, it is observed that treatment with systemic acupuncture group showed a more effective response in relation to the treatment group with auricular acupuncture pain lumbar.