Effect of Combined Personalized Herbal Medicine and Chuna Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review
Journal · Spine (2025)
Original authors · Hwang EH, Choi TY, Lee MS, et al.
DOI · 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004897
Summary
A systematic analysis of 16 randomized controlled trials investigating the combined effect of herbal medicine and chuna for chronic low back pain. The combined treatment group showed significantly greater improvement in VAS pain scores and ODI functional disability scores than single-treatment groups.
Key figures
Included Studies
16 studies
Total Participants
1,234 subjects
Pain Improvement Difference
VAS -2.4 points
Conclusion
Combined personalized herbal medicine and chuna show superior pain and functional improvement effects compared to single treatment for chronic low back pain.
The summary, conclusion and key figures on this page were prepared by Geum Maek Korean Medical Clinic. Copyright of the original paper belongs to its authors, and the full text is not reproduced here. The original is available on the publisher page.
Findings were observed under specific study conditions and results may differ by individual. This does not replace medical consultation.