Needle treatment for long-term low back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a type of needle treatment called electrolysis can help people with low back pain that has lasted at least six months. The treatment targets tight muscle knots, called trigger points, in the lower back.
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Who can take part
- You have had low back pain for at least six months
- You are between the ages of 35 and 50
- You have at least one active trigger point (tight knot) in your lower back muscle
- You are not currently taking pain medication or doing physical therapy for your back
- You have no fear of needles
- You have not had any previous spine or leg surgery, and do not have certain nerve or muscle conditions
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