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Herbal medicine for low-back pain
Oltean et al (2014)
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Slide2Overview of the study
Herbal medicine for low-back pain Oltean et al (2014)Objectives:
To determine the effectiveness of herbal medicine for non-specific LBPMethods:Evidence current up to 31 August 2013Participants: Adults suffering from acute, subacute, and chronic non-specific LBPIntervention: Herbal medicine used as all part for medicinal purpose, administered orally or applied topically. Outcomes: Pain intensity, back pain functional status, return to work and lumbar flexibility
Slide3Results & Conclusions
Herbal medicine for low-back pain Oltean et al (2014)
Intervention
Evidence
Quality of
evidence
Procumbens
Procumbens
are more effective than placebo for pain relief in patients with chronic LBP at short-term follow-up but unclear effect compared to
rofecoxib
Very low - LowS. AlbaBetter than placebo for pain relief in patients with acute episodes of chronic LBP but unclear effect compared to rofecoxibVery low - ModerateLavenderUnclear whether it reduces pain for non-specific sub-acute LBP compared to conventional treatmentVery low
14 trials (2050 participants)
Adverse events: No significant events notedIt appears that herbal medicines are more effective than placebo for acute episodes of chronic low back pain in the short-term. Unclear effect when compared to drugs or conventional treatment.