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Can acupoint stimulation and lavender oil acupressure relieve low back pain?

In a recent randomized controlled trial conducted at the Women Workers Association in Hong Kong, researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a combination therapy involving relaxation acupoint stimulation and acupressure with lavender essential oil for individuals suffering from sub-acute or chronic non-specific low back pain (LBP). Led by Y.B. Yip and S.H.M. Tse, (2004) the study recruited adult participants experiencing non-specific LBP and divided … Continue reading Can acupoint stimulation and lavender oil acupressure relieve low back pain?

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Which physiotherapy approach reigns supreme?

In 2020, Zaidi, et. al., conducted study about Chronic sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) which poses a significant challenge in the realm of physical therapy. This study aimed to rigorously compare the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Maitland Mobilisations, both complemented by lumbopelvic stability exercises, in alleviating pain and reducing disability in patients with SIJD. Conducted as a randomized controlled trial, this research spanned … Continue reading Which physiotherapy approach reigns supreme?

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