Meta-Analysis: Acupuncture for Low Back Pain

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Meta-Analysis: Acupuncture for Low Back Pain
2005
Manheimer E, White A, Berman B, et al.
Annals of Internal Medicine

Background: Low back pain limits activity and is the second
most frequent reason for physician visits. Previous research shows
widespread use of acupuncture for low back pain.
Purpose: To assess acupunctureÌs effectiveness for treating low
back pain.
Data Sources: Randomized, controlled trials were identified
through searches of MEDLINE, Cochrane Central, EMBASE,
AMED, CINAHL, CISCOM, and GERA databases through August
2004. Additional data sources included previous reviews and personal
contacts with colleagues.
Study Selection: Randomized, controlled trials comparing needle
acupuncture with sham acupuncture, other sham treatments,
no additional treatment, or another active treatment for patients
with low back pain.

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