Acupuncture treatment: multidimensional assessment of low back pain in pregnant women

To evaluate the effects of acupuncture in the treatment of low back pain in pregnant women in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. A quasi-experimental pre-post design was applied to pregnant women at a gestational age between 14 and 37 weeks, who had complaints of low back pain. Acupunctur...

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Published in:Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P 2018-06, Vol.52, p.e03323-e03323
Main Authors: Martins, Eveliny Silva, Tavares, Tainan Maria Cruz Lopes, Lessa, Paula Renata Amorim, Aquino, Priscila de Souza, Castro, Régia Christina Moura Barbosa, Pinheiro, Ana Karina Bezerra
Format: Article
Language:por ; eng ; spa
Subjects:
Acupuncture Therapy - adverse effects
Acupuncture Therapy - methods
Adult
Female
Humans
Low Back Pain - therapy
Pain Measurement
Patient Satisfaction
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - therapy
Pregnancy Trimester, Second
Pregnancy Trimester, Third
Surveys and Questionnaires
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult
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Summary:To evaluate the effects of acupuncture in the treatment of low back pain in pregnant women in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. A quasi-experimental pre-post design was applied to pregnant women at a gestational age between 14 and 37 weeks, who had complaints of low back pain. Acupuncture sessions were performed, working systemic and auricular points. The McGill questionnaire was used to assess pain, as well as the instrument for identifying the sociodemographic, clinical and obstetric profile. The acupuncture technique performed in up to six sessions in 56 pregnant women with low back pain had positive effects on the participants' health. According to the pain assessment, there was a statistically significant reduction in the low back pain among the pregnant women as early as in the second session, with a gradual improvement with the advancement of the number of sessions. There were no serious adverse events related to acupuncture. Acupuncture offered significant effects for reducing or relieving pain in pregnant women. The participants expressed satisfaction and well-being as they left each session.
ISSN:0080-6234
DOI:10.1590/S1980-220X2017040303323