Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain as Occupational Disease
Journal · BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
Original authors · Cho HJ, Lee JH, Hwang EH, et al.
DOI · 10.1186/s12906-2023-04098
Summary
A systematic analysis of 24 studies investigating the effect of Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, herbal medicine, chuna, cupping) for work-related chronic musculoskeletal pain. Significant improvements were confirmed in pain, functional disability, and quality of life.
Key figures
Included Studies
24 studies
Total Participants
2,187 subjects
Overall Effect
Pain 48% reduction
Conclusion
Korean medicine treatment possesses multifaceted improvement effects for occupational chronic musculoskeletal pain.
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