Reduced Chronic Low Back Pain with Acupressure: A Systematic Review

Abstract

One of the most common forms of disability globally, chronic low back pain (CLBP) has a profound impact on people's ability to move around, do daily tasks, and get things done. Alternative pain management methods, such as acupressure, are gaining popularity as non-invasive and affordable alternatives to traditional medicine and physical therapy. Various electronic databases were queried for relevant material, including Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library. Inclusion criteria included studies that were published in English and looked at the effects of acupressure on adults suffering from persistent low back pain. Methods such as comparative clinical research, randomized controlled trials, and quasi-experimental studies were considered. Information regarding the study's parameters, procedures for interventions, metrics for outcomes, and important conclusions were retrieved and evaluated. When compared to both baseline data and, in certain instances, control interventions, the examined trials showed that acupressure significantly reduced pain intensity and improved physical function. Acupressure patients reported better mobility, lower disability ratings, and overall health and well-being. Treatment efficacy differed across acupressure methods, treatment length, and session frequency. It appears that acupressure is typically safe and well-tolerated, as there were little reports of unwanted effects.